Acts 2:41

Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thousand souls.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 other words did he testify and exhort, saying: Save yourselves from this wicked generation.

42And they attended constantly to the teaching of the apostles, and the fellowship, and the breaking of bread, and the prayers.

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Cross References

Luke 5:5And Simon answered and said to him: Master, we have toiled all night and have caught nothing; but at thy command, I will let down the net.

John 21:11Simon Peter went and drew the net to the land, full of large fishes, a hundred and fifty-three. And though they were so many, the net did not break.

Acts 2:37When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles: Brethren, what shall we do?

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

Acts 13:48When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain 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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