New International Reader's Version

Acts 19:2-7 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

2. He asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" "No," they answered. "We haven't even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."

3. So Paul asked, "Then what baptism did you receive?" "John's baptism," they replied.

4. Paul said, "John baptized people, calling them to turn away from their sins. He told them to believe in the one who was coming after him. Jesus is that one."

5. After hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

6. Paul placed his hands on them. Then the Holy Spirit came on them. They spoke in languages they had not known before. They also prophesied.

7. There were about 12 of them in all.