Acts 2:41

They therefore, having received[2:41] his word, were immersed and on that day there were added about three thousand souls.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 bear witness and exhort, saying: Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

42And they were constantly attending on the teaching of the apostles, and the distribution, and the breaking of bread, and prayers.

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Cross References

Luke 5:5And Simon answering said to him: Master, we toiled all night and took nothing; but at thy word I will let down the net.

John 21:11Simon Peter went on board, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three; and though there were so many, the net was not broken.

Acts 2:37And hearing this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: Men, brethren, what shall 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 the Gentiles hearing it rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were appointed unto 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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