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Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of changed hearts and lives. He told people to believe in the one who would come after him, and that one is Jesus.”

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Paul laid his hands on them,[a] and the Holy Spirit came upon them. They began speaking different languages[b] and prophesying.

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Footnotes

  1. 19:6 laid his hands on them The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.
  2. 19:6 languages This can also be translated “tongues.”

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