en_tn_lite_do_not_use/act/01/04.md

## When he… ##

"he" is referring to Jesus.

## with them… ##

"them" is referring to the 11 apostles.

## he commanded them not to leave Jerusalem ##

"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]])

## promise of the Father ##

This is a reference to the Holy Spirit.

## baptized with water…baptized in the Spirit ##

Jesus contrasted John's baptism with water, to God's baptism which will be with the Holy Spirit.

## John baptized with water ##

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]])

## you shall be baptized ##

This can be translated with an active verb: "God will baptize you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])