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A First-Time Christian Baptism
Most commentators agree that these disciples were baptized with water by Paul. However, they don't see this as a command for 'rebaptism' today. Instead, they view it as the disciples' first true Christian baptism. Scholars explain that John's baptism was preparatory, and these men lacked a full understanding of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This was a unique historical event to correct their incomplete faith and bring them into the fullness of the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 19:5
18th Century
Theologian
When they heard this. When they heard what Paul had said regarding the nature of John's baptism.
They were baptized. As th…
AT Robertson
On Acts 19:5
The name of the Lord Jesus (το ονομα τον κυριου Ιησου). Apollos was not rebaptized. The twelve apostles were not rebaptized. Jesus…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 19:5
19th Century
Bishop
They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.—On the use of this formula in connection with the baptism of Jewish converts, see Notes …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 19:5
Despite their being known as disciples, Paul preached Jesus to the men as he would to any Jew. “John’s baptism,” he said, “was a baptism of repenta…
John Calvin
On Acts 19:5
16th Century
Theologian
When they heard these things. Because the people of old had formed an opinion that the baptism of John and of Christ were different, it wa…
John Gill
On Acts 19:5
17th Century
Pastor
When they heard this
That is, the people to whom John preached, his hearers; when they heard of the Messiah, and tha…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 19:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Paul, at Ephesus, found some religious people who looked to Jesus as the Messiah. They had not been led to expect the miraculous powers of the Holy…