Reference

Acts 13:24

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
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And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

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Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

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When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

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And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

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Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

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Believer's Baptism
Semantic Discovery
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Believer's Baptism

The verse describes John preaching "the baptism of repentance" to "all the people of Israel," which could be interpreted as a general call to a national repentance rather than an individual, conscious decision for baptism. Furthermore, the verse describes John's preaching *before* the coming of the one he announced, not the actual baptism of individuals following their personal belief.