Acts 1:5

Prologue

4And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss. 5For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. ”

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Berean Standard Bible
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. ”
American Standard Version (1901)
for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
Bible in Basic English
For the baptism of John was with water, but you will have baptism with the Holy Spirit, after a little time.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence.
Free Bible Version
It's true that John baptized with water, but in just a few days' time you will be baptized by the Holy Spirit.”
Geneva Bible 1599
For Iohn in deede baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy Ghost within these fewe daies.
King James (Authorized) Version
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Plain English Version
Remember John the Baptiser. He baptised people with water. That means, he took them through a special washing ceremony. But in a few days time, God will baptise you with the Holy Spirit. That means, he will put his spirit in you.”
Translation for Translators
John baptized people in water because they said that they wanted to change their lives, but after a few days [LIT] God will put the Holy Spirit within you(pl) to truly change your lives.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit in a few days.”
Noah Webster Bible
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
World English Bible
For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
Young's Literal Translation
because John, indeed, baptized with water, and ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit — after not many days.'