Acts 2:41

They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

1770 John Worsley 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 press and exhort them, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

42And they continued stedfast in the apostles doctrine, and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

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Cross References

Luke 5:5And Simon answered and said unto Him, Master, we have been toiling all the night, and have caught nothing; however at thy word I will cast the net.

John 21:11Then Simon Peter went aboard, and drew the net to land, full of large fishes, an hundred fifty-three: and though there were so many, the net was not broken.

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

Acts 4:4But many of them who heard the word, believed: and the number of the men was about five thousand.

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