YES?
John 3:22
After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
NO?
John 4:2
Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples
2006-07-15 12:11:34 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Looks like a contradiction to me!
2006-07-15 12:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Kidd! 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Are you lying, or simply cutting and pasting from a site? In John 3 Jesus baptized His disciples. In John 4, the story is that the Pharisees heard that Jesus had baptized more people than John had. But that was not true, as Jesus only baptized the disciples. Just in case you need proof John 4:1-2
1When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
2006-07-15 19:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by RandyGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John the Baptist said that Jesus baptized with fire. This is the Holy Spirit baptism. Jesus also blew the Holy Spirit on people. He was anointed with the fullness of the Holy Spirit when He was baptized by John the Baptist. The miracles He performed were performed by the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus delivered people from demons by the power of the Holy Ghost, He was accused by the Jewish religious self righteous of delivering people by the power of Bealzibub (lord of the flies). Jesus said that blaspheming Him will be forgiven (overlooked), but blasphemy of the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven (overlooked). The Holy Spirit is the Power of God. Jesus said He would send a comforter, a Spirit of Truth, to comfort us who believe in Him.
John the babtist baptized believers in water & baptized Jesus, He also baptized most of the 12 disciples (maybe not Judas Iscarriot), The disciples of Christ water baptized. Jesus did not water baptize. Jesus baptizes in the Holy Spirit & Fire.
John is the one who wrote both those verses you mention. He clarifies John 3:22 with John 4:2. The pharisees thought Jesus was baptizing more than John the Baptist & He wasn't doing the bapitzing. The disciples were.
2006-07-15 19:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not thinkg it is a contradiction, ...normal use of language would allow both chapter 3 and chapter 4 to be true...
Could be different situations, could be semantics Jesus baptized but through the disciples in 3 and 4. Sounds like your grasp in for a contradiction
in any case John the Baptist baptized with water Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire so that all the church would have the power of God indwelling and it might be fulfilled
"I will give them a heart to fear Me" as Jeremiah said
2006-07-15 19:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The john 3:22 scripture is just saying he went to go with the disciples while they would go and baptise people. Im sure when john wrote the book thought about the readers and included john 4:2 to make sure that it was made clear that Jesus didnt baptise but witnessed the disciples doing it. Thats how I see it anyway
2006-07-15 19:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus never baptized anyone. The disciples were the ones who baptized, as well as John the baptist.
Jesus went with the disciples and they, the disciples baptized, not Jesus.
2006-07-15 20:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by Carol M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he did that scripture in John 4 is just giving one instance when he didnt. He baptised all his disciples and others. That is one thing i have learned you must take all the scriptures in their context. You have to read before and and after a verse. Because many try to say well the bible said this or that but they didnt bother to see what was said about the subject in the prior or after verses. So some things dont seem to make sense unless you read the whole thing. Since Jesus was human even though he was divine he got tired and sick and weary so im sure the diciples helped when they could.
2006-07-15 19:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by soeur_deux_de_ny2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears that after preaching, many got baptized, at his call. However, his disciples did the work of submerging people.
Similar example: President Bush sent Mary a letter. Pres. Bush's Secretary sent Mary a letter, not President Bush.
If you get a letter from President Bush, he authorized the letter but his secretary did the work of writing it.
So Jesus authorized the baptizing.
2006-07-15 20:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different times, different situations? Maybe yes, maybe no. One of my pastors told me once that more than likely, the disciples did all the baptizing.
2006-07-15 19:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by Meg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe he, himself baptized anyone...i think that his disciples baptized...i think the first verse states that he was there when others were baptized with his blessings
2006-07-15 19:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by uranus2mars 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are no records of Jesus baptising anyone.
2006-07-15 19:14:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋