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I am baptizing you within">[fn] water as a token of repentance,for repentance">[fn] but the one who is coming after me is stronger than I am, and I am not worthy to carry his sandals. It is he who will baptize you within">[fn] the Holy Spirit and fire.Isaiah 4:4; 44:3; Malachi 3:2; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:15,26, 33; Acts 1:5; 2:3-4; 11:16; 19:4; 1 Corinthians 12:13;">[xr]

Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come."Matthew 11:19; 13:55; John 7:12,52; 1 Timothy 1:13;">[xr]

Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,Isaiah 52:10; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38-39; Romans 10:18; Colossians 1:23;">[xr]

I baptized you within">[fn] water, but it is he who will baptize you within">[fn] the Holy Spirit."Isaiah 44:3; Joel 2:28; Acts 1:5; 2:4; 10:45; 11:15-16; 19:4; 1 Corinthians 12:13;">[xr]

But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of eternal sin."

David himself said by the Holy Spirit,2 Samuel 23:2; Psalm 110:1;">[xr] 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet."'Psalm 110:1; other mss read until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."’">[fn]

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will never drink wine or any strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.Numbers 6:3; Judges 13:4; Jeremiah 1:5; Luke 7:33; Galatians 1:15;">[xr]

The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come over you, and the power of the Most High will cover you. Therefore, the child will be holy and will be called the Son of God.Matthew 1:20; 14:33; 26:63-64; Mark 1:1; John 1:34; 20:31; Acts 8:37; Romans 1:4;">[xr]

When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby jumped in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:Joel 2:28;">[xr]

Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel,for the comfort of Israel">[fn] and the Holy Spirit rested on him.Isaiah 40:1; Mark 15:43; Luke 2:38;">[xr]

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not diesee death">[fn] until he had seen the Lord's Christ.[fn]Psalm 89:48; Hebrews 11:5;">[xr]

John replied to all of them, "I am baptizing you within">[fn] water, but the one who is stronger than I am is coming, and I am not worthy to untie his sandal straps. It is he who will baptize you within">[fn] the Holy Spirit and fire.Matthew 3:11;">[xr]

and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, saying,saying">[fn] "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you!"You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.">[fn]

Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan. He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,Matthew 4:1; Mark 1:12; Luke 1:14; 2:27;">[xr]

Then Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile, the news about him spread throughout the surrounding country.Matthew 4:12; Luke 4:1; John 4:43; Acts 10:37;">[xr]

In that hour Jesushe">[fn] was extremely joyful in the Holy Spiritin the spirit">[fn] and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this is what was pleasing to you.Matthew 11:25;">[xr]

So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who keep asking him!"

Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the person who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28; 1 John 5:16;">[xr]

For in that hour the Holy Spirit will teach you what you are to say."