Mark 1:8 asv — I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

American Standard Version

"I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit. "

— Mark 1:8, American Standard Version

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Mark 1 — Context

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And there went out unto him all the country of Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

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And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey.

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And he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.

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I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

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And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.

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And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:

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and a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

Mark 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:8 say?
Mark 1:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit. ”
Where is Mark 1:8 in the Bible?
Mark 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:8.
What translation should I read Mark 1:8 in?
Mark 1:8 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 Mark 1:8?
Mark 1:8 reads (ASV): “I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit. ” 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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