Acts 2:41

Then those who received his word were baptized: and that same day there were added to their number about three thousand souls.

Revised King James 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 them, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayer.

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Cross References

Luke 5:5And Simon answered him, Master, we have toiled all night, and have caught nothing: nevertheless at your word I will let down the net.

John 21:11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fish, a hundred and fifty-three: and though there were so many, yet the net was not broken.

Acts 2:37Now when they heard this, they were pricked to the heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

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

Acts 13:48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were appointed for 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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