Acts 1:5 akjv — For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

American King James Version

"For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. "

— Acts 1:5, American King James Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments to the apostles whom he had chosen:

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To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:

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And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, says he, you have heard of me.

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For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

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When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

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And he said to them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power.

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But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come on you: and you shall be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:5 say?
Acts 1:5 in the American King James Version reads: “For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. ”
Where is Acts 1:5 in the Bible?
Acts 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 5.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 1:5.
What translation should I read Acts 1:5 in?
Acts 1:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 1:5?
Acts 1:5 reads (AKJV): “For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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