Acts 2:41

Indeed therefore those who received his word gladly, were immersed. And there were added in that day about three thousand souls.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

In Context

40And with many more other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, Be saved from this crooked generation.

42And they were continuing steadfastly in the apostles doctrine, and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and the prayers.

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Cross References

Psalms 110:3Thy people offer themselves willingly in the day of thy power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning thou have the dew of thy youth.

Luke 5:5And having answered, Simon said to him, Master, having toiled through the whole night, we took nothing, but at thy saying, I will let down the net.

John 21:11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty-three. And being so many, the net was not broken.

Acts 2:37Now having heard this, they were pierced in the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brothers, what will we do?

Acts 4:4But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men became about five thousand.

Acts 13:48And hearing this, the Gentiles were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as were appointed for eternal life believed.

Matthew Henry on Acts 2:38-42

Peter's Sermon at Jerusalem. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did… Read the whole commentary →

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