MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 3:11 baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. John’s water baptism will be replaced by the baptism associated with the Messiah, he who is coming (see note on 1 Cor. 12:13). The Holy Spirit will be “poured out” (compare Joel 2:28; Acts 2:16). Unbelievers will receive the judgment of eternal fire. Even those who repent may endure a purifying fire.

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