Acts 2:37

Stung to the heart by these words, they said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, "Brethren, what are we to do?"

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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?

In Context

36"Therefore let the whole House of Israel know beyond all doubt that God has made Him both LORD and CHRIST--this Jesus whom you crucified."

38"Repent," replied Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a view to the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Luke 3:10The crowds repeatedly asked him, "What then are we to do?"

Luke 3:14The soldiers also once and again inquired of him, "And we, what are we to do?" His answer was, "Neither intimidate any one nor lay false charges; and be content with your pay."

John 16:8And He, when He comes, will convict the world in respect of sin, of righteousness, and of judgement; --

Acts 5:33Infuriated at getting this answer, they were disposed to kill the Apostles.

Acts 9:5"Who art thou, Lord?" he asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," was the reply.

Matthew Henry on Acts 2:15-37

Peter's Sermon at Jerusalem. 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and… Read the whole commentary →

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