Such Jews and proselytes had to signify by their baptism not only that they had dedicated their lives to Jehovah but also that they had accepted Jesus as the means whereby Jehovah would forgive their sins.
Melalui baptisan, orang Yahudi dan proselit tersebut harus menunjukkan bahwa mereka tidak saja telah membaktikan kehidupan mereka kepada Yehuwa, tetapi juga telah menerima Yesus sebagai sarana Yehuwa untuk mengampuni dosa - dosa mereka.