* **he commanded them not to leave Jerusalem** - "he ordered them to remain in Jerusalem". This can also be translated with a direct quote as in the UDB. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_quotations]])
* **John baptized with water** - For languages that require an object with "baptize," this can be translated as "John baptized people with water" or "John baptized them with water." (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_verbs]])
* **you shall be baptized** - This can be translated with an active verb: "God will baptize you." (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive]])