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Acts 2:38

Then Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced in their hearts, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

39For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, as many people as the Lord our God will call.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 44:3For I will pour water on the thirsty ground, and flowing streams on the dry ground; 1 I will pour my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your children. 1

Ezekiel 36:25Then I will sprinkle pure water on you so you will be purified from all of your impurities, and I will purify you from all of your idols.

Joel 2:28It will come about afterward that 1 I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, 1 and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. 1 Your old men will dream dreams, 1 your young men will see visions. 1

Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Matthew 28:19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them into the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

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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