en_tn/act/19/05.md

Connecting Statement:

Paul continues staying in Ephesus.

When the people

Here "people" refers to the disciples in Ephesus who were talking with Paul. (See: Acts 19:1)

they were baptized

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "they received baptism" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

in the name of the Lord Jesus

Here "name" refers to Jesus' power and authority. Alternate translation: "as believers in the Lord Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)