²⁵ An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.^(A)

⁶ They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed^(A) and laid their hands on them.^(B)

³¹ For he has set a day when he will judge^(A) the world with justice^(B) by the man he has appointed.^(C) He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”^(D)

³² When they heard about the resurrection of the dead,^(E) some of them sneered, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this subject.”

⁴ Paul said, “John’s baptism^(A) was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”^{(B) 5} On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.^{(C) 6} When Paul placed his hands on them,^(D) the Holy Spirit came on them,^(E) and they spoke in tongues^[a](F) and prophesied.