1 Corinthians 12:13 “For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or…”

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

World English Bible

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

American Standard Version

For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Geneva Bible 1599

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we bee Iewes, or Grecians, whether we be bonde, or free, and haue bene all made to drinke into one Spirit.

Darby Translation

For also in [the power of] one Spirit we have all been baptised into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bondmen or free, and have all been given to drink of one Spirit.

Young's Literal Translation

for also in one Spirit we all to one body were baptized, whether Jews or Greeks, whether servants or freemen, and all into one Spirit were made to drink,

Bible in Basic English

For through the baptism of the one Spirit we were all formed into one body, Jews or Greeks, servants or free men, and were all made full of the same Spirit.

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Cross references

“by”

Ephesians 4:5 Romans 6:3–6 1 Peter 3:21 Acts 1:5 Luke 3:16 Titus 3:4–6

Ephesians 4:5 · BSB

one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

Romans 6:3–6 · BSB

Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

1 Peter 3:21 · BSB

And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Acts 1:5 · BSB

For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. ”

Luke 3:16 · BSB

John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Titus 3:4–6 · BSB

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

“whether we be Jews”

Galatians 3:28 Colossians 3:11 Romans 3:29 Galatians 3:23 Ephesians 3:6 Colossians 1:27

Galatians 3:28 · BSB

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:11 · BSB

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

Romans 3:29 · BSB

Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

Galatians 3:23 · BSB

Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

Ephesians 3:6 · BSB

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:27 · BSB

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

“bond”

Ephesians 6:8 1 Corinthians 7:21 1 Corinthians 7:22

Ephesians 6:8 · BSB

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

1 Corinthians 7:21 · BSB

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 7:22 · BSB

For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.

“to drink”

John 7:37–39 John 4:10 John 4:14 John 6:63 Song of Solomon 5:1 Zechariah 9:15–17

John 7:37–39 · BSB

On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.

John 4:10 · BSB

Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”

John 4:14 · BSB

But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

John 6:63 · BSB

The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

Song of Solomon 5:1 · BSB

I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. The Friends Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O be…

Zechariah 9:15–17 · BSB

The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

14For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.

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