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2. Matthew 3:11 - Wikipedia

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   John predicts a much stronger form of baptism by the Holy Spirit and by fire. It is from this verse that the expression "baptism by fire" comes. [4] Hill notes for many years scholars felt that linking the Holy Spirit with fire, a symbol of God's wrath, clashed with the portrayal of the Spirit elsewhere in the New Testament, which saw it as a ...

3. Matthew 12:43–45 - Wikipedia

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   A number seven-fold is joined with the Devil, either because of the sabbath, or from the number of the Holy Spirit; (Is. 11:2) that as in Isaiah upon the bud which comes from the root of Jesse, seven spirits of virtues are related to have descended; so on the other hand an equal number of vices should be poured forth upon the Devil.

4. Matthew 12:31–32 - Wikipedia

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   (1 Pet. 4:8) And for that Christ forgives sins through the Holy Spirit, hence may be understood how, when He said to his disciples, Receive ye the Holy Spirit, (John 20:22) He subjoined straight, Whosesoever sins ye forgive, they shall be forgiven them. [3] Chrysostom: "Otherwise according to the first exposition. The Jews were indeed ignorant ...

5. 35 Insightful Bible Verses for Pentecost to Pay Tribute to ...

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   Scriptures about the gift of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

6. Christ's discourse with Nicodemus - Wikipedia

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   The wind is compared to the Holy Spirit in verse 8 of the discourse. This may be compared to Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles as "a rushing mighty wind". Nicodemus is mentioned again in John 7:50 and 19:39. [4] The latter reference mentions the occasion in John 3 when Nicodemus met with Jesus.

7. Matthew 3:16 - Wikipedia

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   The dove imagery in this passage, and in the corresponding verse in Luke, is a well known one. Based on this verse the dove has long been a symbol for the Holy Spirit in Christian art. France notes that the wording in Matthew is vague, the Spirit could be descending in the shape of a dove or it could be descending in the manner of the dove.