27 lines
914 B
Markdown
27 lines
914 B
Markdown
## When he… ##
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"he" is referring to Jesus.
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## with them… ##
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"them" is referring to the 11 apostles.
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## he commanded them not to leave Jerusalem ##
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"he ordered them to remain in Jerusalem". This can also be translated with a direct quote as in the UDB. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])
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## promise of the Father ##
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This is a reference to the Holy Spirit.
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## baptized with water…baptized in the Spirit ##
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Jesus contrasted John's baptism with water, to God's baptism which will be with the Holy Spirit.
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## John baptized with water ##
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For languages that require an object with "baptize," this can be translated as "John baptized people with water" or "John baptized them with water." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-verbs]])
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## you shall be baptized ##
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This can be translated with an active verb: "God will baptize you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) |