What is the meaning of Acts 19:4?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Then{G1161} said{G2036}{(G5627)} Paul{G3972}, John{G2491} verily{G3303} baptized{G907}{(G5656)} with the baptism{G908} of repentance{G3341}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)} unto the people{G2992}, that{G2443} they should believe{G4100}{(G5661)} on{G1519} him which should come{G2064}{(G5740)} after{G3326} him{G846}, that is{G5123}{(G5748)}, on{G1519} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424}.

Strong's King James

(4) But Paul said, "Yochanan immersed with the immersion of returning-repentance by telling people to believe in Him coming after him, that is in Yeshua!"

The F.O.G*

[4] Paul's eyes lit up with understanding as he explained, "John's baptism was a powerful symbol of turning away from sin, but it was just the beginning. John himself pointed people toward the One coming after him, declaring that they should place their trust in Jesus, the promised Messiah."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And Paul said, ‘John, indeed, did baptize with a baptism of reformation, saying to the people that in him who is coming after him they should believe—that is, in the Christ—Jesus;’

Young's Literal Translation