Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:4
John verily baptized - John did indeed baptize.With the baptism of repentance - Having special reference to repentance, or as a profession that they did repent of their sins. See the notes on Matthew 3:6.Saying unto the people - The design of his preaching was to tarn the people from their sins, and to prepare them for the coming of the Messiah. He therefore directed their attention principally to him that was to come, John 1:15, John 1:22-27.That is, on Christ Jesus - These are the words of... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 19:3
Unto what - Unto what faith or doctrine. What did you profess to believe when you were baptized?Unto John’s baptism - See the notes on Acts 18:25. read more