# Connecting Statement:

Paul continues staying in Ephesus.

# When the people

Here "people" refers to the disciples in Ephesus who were talking with Paul ([Acts 19:1](../19/01.md)),

# they were baptized

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "they received baptism" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# in the name of the Lord Jesus

Here "name" refers to Jesus's power and authority. Alternate translation: "as believers in the Lord Jesus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])