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16 John answered them all by saying, “As for me, I baptize you [only] with water; but One who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I is coming, and I am not fit to untie the strap of His sandals [even as His slave]. He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire. [Matt 3:11]

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The Greek here can be translated in, with, or by.
Some scholars view “fire” as judgment; however, another view of “fire” purports that the text refers to the fiery baptism of the Holy Spirit, not judgment. The Holy Spirit promised here has been associated with Pentecost, purification, testing, and judgment. Each person who accepts Jesus is filled…

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Author: Luc · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h50 · Characters: Pierre, Marie, Hérode Antipas, Siméon, Élisabeth, Zacharie, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Marie de Béthanie, Zachée

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