Acts 19:3 nasb — And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism."

NASB

"And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism.""

— Acts 19:3, NASB

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Acts 19 — Context

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It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples.

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He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit."

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And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism."

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Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus."

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When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.

Acts 19:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:3 say?
Acts 19:3 in the NASB reads: “And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism."”
Where is Acts 19:3 in the Bible?
Acts 19:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 3.
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 19:3.
What translation should I read Acts 19:3 in?
Acts 19:3 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 19:3?
Acts 19:3 reads (NASB): “And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism."” 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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