Acts 2:41

Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 them, saying, Be saved from this wicked generation.

42and they were persevering in the teaching of the apostles and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

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Cross References

Luke 5:5And Simon responding said to Him, Master, having toiled all night, we caught nothing: but at thy word I will spread the net.

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

Acts 2:37And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do?

Acts 4:4And many of those hearing the word believed, and the number of men was about five thousand.

Acts 13:48And the Gentiles hearing, rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and so many as had been ordained 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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