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"he was baptized" vs "I was baptized"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I was baptized" is used when referring to oneself being baptized, while "he was baptized" is used when referring to someone else being baptized.

Last Updated: March 21, 2024

he was baptized

This phrase is correct when referring to someone else being baptized.

This phrase is used when talking about another person's baptism experience.

Examples:

  • He was baptized in the same church as his parents.
  • He was baptized as an adult.
  • He was baptized by the pastor last Sunday.

Alternatives:

  • He got baptized
  • He underwent baptism
  • He was baptized as a child
  • He was baptized at the age of ten
  • He was baptized by the priest

I was baptized

This phrase is correct when referring to oneself being baptized.

This phrase is used when talking about the speaker's own baptism experience.

Examples:

  • I was baptized in the church where my parents got married.
  • I was baptized as a baby.
  • I was baptized in the river last summer.

Alternatives:

  • I got baptized
  • I underwent baptism
  • I was baptized as a child
  • I was baptized at the age of ten
  • I was baptized by the priest

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