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Mark 1:8

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 1:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
Mark 1:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And there went out unto him all the country of Judaea, and all they of Jerusalem; And they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
6And John was clothed with camel`s hair, and [had] a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey.
7And 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.
8I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.
10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:
11And a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I indeed have baptized you with water, etc..] This was spoken to the baptized persons, partly to take off their dependence upon him and his baptism; and partly to direct their views to Christ, from whom the gifts and graces of the Spirit are alone to be had: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost; (see Gill on “<400311>Matthew 3:11”). One copy adds, “and with fire”, as there: a Jewish writer says, the holy blessed God baptizeth with fire, and the wise shall understand f15.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 3:3, Matthew 3:5-6, Matthew 3:11. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:8 John’s baptism prepared people for God’s Kingdom by calling them to repentance. The baptism of Jesus brought the gift of the Holy Spirit, through whom sinful people become God’s children (Rom 8:15-16; 1 Cor 12:13; Gal 4:6).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“have: Mat 3:11 he shall: Pro 1:23; Isa 32:15, Isa 44:3; Eze 36:25-27; Joe 2:28; Act 1:5, Act 2:4, Act 2:17; Act 10:45, Act 11:15, Act 11:16, Act 19:4-6; Co1 12:13; Tit 3:5, Tit 3:6 Mark 1:9”
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