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(although Jesus himself didn`t baptize, but his disciples),
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Christ, Not Man, is the Source
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon explain that Jesus delegated baptism to demonstrate a crucial truth: the power of baptism comes from Christ's authority, not the human minister. This assures believers that their baptism is just as valid and effective as if it were administered by Jesus himself, because He is its true author.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Though Jesus himself baptized not. The reason why Jesus did not baptize was probably because, if he had baptized, it might have made unhap…
Although Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples (καιτοιγε Ιησους αυτος ουκ εβαπτιζεν αλλ' ο μαθητα αυτου). Parenthetical ex…
19th Century
Anglican
Though Jesus himself baptized not.—This is a correction, not of the writer’s statement, but of the report carried to the Pharisees…
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Baptist
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, (though Jesus himself baptized …
Jesus’ early ministry in the region of Judea was gaining attention, especially by the Pharisees, who constituted the ruling religious class. The gr…
16th Century
Protestant
Though Jesus himself baptized not. He gives the designation of Christ’s Baptism to that which he conferred by the hands of others…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Though Jesus himself baptized not And therefore as Nonnus observes, it was a false report that was made to the Pharisees;…
Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent (1 Corinthians 1:17), than to baptism. He would put honour upon h…
13th Century
Catholic
Having set forth the teaching of Christ on spiritual regeneration and shown that Christ had given this grace to the Jews, the Evangelist …
