Acts 19:3

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 19:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into John`s baptism.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into John`s baptism.
Acts 19:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And he said, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into John`s baptism.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto them, unto what then were ye baptized? etc.] The apostle takes it for granted that they were baptized, since they were not only believers, but disciples; such as not only believed with the heart, but had made a profession of their faith, and were followers of Christ; but asks unto what they were baptized; either in whose name they were baptized, since Christian baptism was administered in the name of the Spirit, as well as in the name of the Father and of the Son; or what attended or followed their baptism, seeing sometimes the Holy Ghost fell upon persons, either before baptism, or at it, or after it: and they said, unto John’s baptism; some think they had never been…”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Unto what - Unto what faith or doctrine. What did you profess to believe when you were baptized? Unto John’s baptism - See the notes on Acts 18:25. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Into what were ye baptized - Into what dispensation? To the sealing of what doctrine? Into John's baptism - We were baptized by John and believe what he taught. Acts 19:4”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Unto what: Mat 28:19; Co1 12:13 Unto John's: Act 18:25; Matt. 3:1-17; Luke 3:1-38 Acts 19:4”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Sources and verification