What are some scripture references to baptizing children?

Answer by  holdengal (693)

I have listed a few quick snippits of scripture from the Bible for you to look up. Acts 2:38-39, Acts 22:16, Peter 3:21, John 3:5, Matt. 19:14, Luke 18:15–16

Answer by  mahfuz (144)

Matthew 3:16 When Christ was baptized Mark 1:5 John baptizes Mark 1:10 Spirit descends like a dove John 3:23 John baptizes Acts 8:38 Philip baptizes Romans 6:4 We are buried with Christ in baptism Colossians 2:12 We are buried with Christ in baptism.

Answer by  Jane42 (201)

Acts 10:47-48 Peter baptizes an entire household. Acts 16:15 Paul baptizes Lydia's entire household. Mark 10:14 Jesus says to let the children come to Him.

Answer by  user123 (50)

There are practically no specific scriptures that reference child baptism. That is one reason why it is fairly controversial. But, Acts 10:47-48, might be a good verse to use. It tells the story of the centurion Cornelious who had a vision from God, then asked that Peter baptize his whole family. Nice passage.

Answer by  Mar (428)

Some scriptures referring to the baptism of children include: Gen. 17:12, Lev. 12:3., Col 2:11-12 - Job 14:1-4,Psalm 51:5, Matt. 18:2-5, Matt 19:14 and Mark 10:14.

Answer by  butterflyblonde (250)

Matthew 3:16 When Christ was baptized Mark 1:5 John baptizes Mark 1:10 Spirit descends like a dove John 3:23 John baptizes Acts 8:38 Philip baptizes Romans 6:4 We are buried with Christ in baptism Colossians 2:12 We are buried with Christ in baptism

Answer by  spin (166)

In the bible there is no reference to baptizing 'children'. However in Acts Ch 16 and also Mark Ch 16, we are told to believe and be baptised. Therefore when children or babies are baptised at their parents request, the infant most likely does not believe, due to their age.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

There are no specific references to children being baptized in scripture, making infant/child baptism controversial in some circles. Some passages that are appropriate include Luke 18:15-16, Acts 2:38-39, and Romans 6:1-4, 6, 7, 13. Other references to Baptism in scripture include 1Corinthians 1:13-17, 10:1, 12:13, Galatians 3:27, Ephesians 4:5, 5:26, Colossians 2:12, Hebrews 6:2, and 1Peter 3:18-20.