Acts 19:6

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

Key Reflection

Acts 19:6 describes a pivotal moment where believers who previously received John's baptism were now baptized in the name of Jesus, marking their full commitment to Christianity. In the first-century context, this baptism signified a new allegiance and was performed by placing hands on the candidates as Paul did, symbolizing the transfer of spiritual authority and the empowering of the Holy Spirit.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. And when Paul had laid his hands, etc. See Barnes "Ac 2:17"; See Barnes "Ac 11:27" {k} "laid his hands" Ac 8:17 {++} "Holy Ghost" "Spirit" {l} "them" Ac 2:4; 10:46 {m} "prophesied" 1 Co 14:1 __________________________________________________________________

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