Translation Comparison

Acts 1:5

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Acts 1:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Acts 1:5 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
American Standard VersionASV	For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For John indeed baptised with water, but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit after now not many days.
English Revised VersionERV	For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
World English BibleWEB	For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	because John, indeed, baptized with water, and ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit — after not many days.'
American King James VersionAKJV	For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	For John indeed baptized with water, but before many days have passed you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.\|

King James Bible

KJV

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

American Standard Version

ASV

For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For John indeed baptised with water, but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit after now not many days.

English Revised Version

ERV

For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.

World English Bible

WEB

For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

because John, indeed, baptized with water, and ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit — after not many days.'

American King James Version

AKJV

For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For John indeed baptized with water, but before many days have passed you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.|