## 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]])