Acts 2:41

And some of them readily received his discourse, and believed, and were baptized. And there were added, on that day, about three thousand souls.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 in many other words he testified to them, and entreated of them, saying: Live ye from this perverse generation.

42And they persevered in the doctrine of the legates; and were associated together in prayer, and in breaking the eucharist.

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Cross References

Luke 5:5Simon answered, and said to him: Rabbi, all the night we have toiled, and have caught nothing: but, at thy bidding, I will cast the net.

John 21:11And Simon Cephas embarked, and drew the net to land, full of huge fishes, one hundred and fifty and three. And with all this weight, the net was not rent.

Acts 2:37And when they heard these things, they were agitated in their heart; and they said to Simon and to the rest of the legates: Brethren, what shall we do?

Acts 4:4And many who had heard the word, believed; and they were, in number, about five thousand men.

Acts 13:48And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified God. And those believed, who were appointed to life eternal.

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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