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And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nlt/acts/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/esv/acts/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter says to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/kjv/acts/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nasb_/acts/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nasb/acts/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Peter said to them, &#8220Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nasb77/acts/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/lsb/acts/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/amp/acts/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And Peter said to them, “Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/csb/acts/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/hcsb/acts/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Repent,&#8221 Peter said to them, &#8220and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/asv/acts/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/cev/acts/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter said to them, "Turn to God and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/erv/acts/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/gwt/acts/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Peter answered them, "All of you must turn to God and change the way you think and act, and each of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins will be forgiven. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift. <a href="/gnt/acts/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Peter said to them, "Each one of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God's gift, the Holy Spirit. <a href="/isv/acts/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift. <a href="/msb/acts/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Peter replied, ?Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/net/acts/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Peter said to them, "Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nheb/acts/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/wbt/acts/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Peter said to 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 Spirit. <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "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. <a href="/web/acts/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter said to them, “Convert, and each of you be immersed on the Name of Jesus Christ, for forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter says to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/ylt/acts/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Peter said unto them, 'Reform, and be baptized each of you on the name of Jesus Christ, to remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/slt/acts/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter said to them, Repent, and be each of you immersed in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Peter said to them: Do penance, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins: and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/cpdv/acts/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, Peter said to them: “Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nabre/acts/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Peter [said] to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Simon said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you in the name of the LORD Jesus for the remission of sins, so that you may receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Shimeon said to them, “Return to God and be immersed everyone of you, in the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH Yeshua, for release from sin, so that you may receive the gift of The Spirit of Holiness.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Peter said to them: Repent, and be immersed, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/godbey/acts/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/haweis/acts/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you into the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/mace/acts/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Peter replied, 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 spirit. <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "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. <a href="/worrell/acts/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be immersed each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, unto remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit; <a href="/worsley/acts/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit: <a href="/parallel/acts/2-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=564" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Three Thousand Believe</a> 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: phēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3340.htm" title="3340: Metanoēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider.">“Repent</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptisthētō (V-AMP-3S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">be baptized,</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">every one</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you,</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesin (N-AFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.">forgiveness</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiōn (N-GFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sins,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lēmpsesthe (V-FIM-2P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">you will receive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1431.htm" title="1431: dōrean (N-AFS) -- A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.</a> 39This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a> Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. <a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a> Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a> Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Colossians 2:12</a> And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead. <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">1 Peter 3:21</a> And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Acts 10:47-48</a> “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” / So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4-5</a> Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">1 Corinthians 6:11</a> And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. <a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a> one Lord, one faith, one baptism;</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.Repent.<a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a> Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;<a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a> And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:<a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Acts 20:21</a> Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.be.<a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36-38</a> And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? … <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15,31-34</a> And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us… <a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Acts 22:16</a> And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.in.<a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12,16</a> But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women… <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.<a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4,5</a> Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus… and ye.<a href="/acts/2-16.htm">Acts 2:16-18</a> But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; … <a href="/acts/8-15.htm">Acts 8:15-17</a> Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: … <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44,45</a> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/john/19-22.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/luke/17-4.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-1.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 2</div>1. <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">are admired by some, and derided by others;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">whom Peter disproves;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">he baptizes a great number who were converted;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; </a> 43. <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">the apostles working many miracles, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">and God daily increasing his church.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Peter replied Peter, one of the twelve apostles and a leading figure in the early church, speaks with authority. His response is to a crowd gathered during Pentecost, a Jewish festival. This moment follows the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which fulfills Jesus' promise in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>. Peter's role as a spokesperson highlights his leadership and the fulfillment of Jesus' words in <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18-19</a>.Repent Repentance is a call to turn away from sin and change one's mind and heart towards God. It is a consistent theme throughout Scripture, seen in the messages of John the Baptist (<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a>) and Jesus (<a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a>). Repentance is foundational for entering the Kingdom of God and is a prerequisite for receiving forgiveness and salvation.and be baptized Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (<a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a>). It was practiced by John the Baptist and commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>). Baptism serves as a public declaration of faith and commitment to follow Christ.every one of you This phrase emphasizes the universality of the call to repentance and baptism. It is inclusive, extending the invitation to all individuals, regardless of their background or status. This aligns with the message of the Gospel being for all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>) and the breaking down of barriers between Jew and Gentile (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a>).in the name of Jesus Christ Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ signifies allegiance to Him and acknowledgment of His authority. It reflects the early church's understanding of Jesus as the Messiah and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies (Isaiah 53, <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Daniel 9:25-26</a>). The name of Jesus carries power and is central to salvation (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a>).for the forgiveness of your sins Forgiveness is a core aspect of the Gospel, made possible through Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection (<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>). It restores the broken relationship between humanity and God, fulfilling the promise of a new covenant (<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>). Forgiveness is both a legal and relational act, removing the penalty of sin and reconciling believers to God.and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is promised to all believers as a gift, marking the new era of the church. This gift empowers, guides, and sanctifies Christians (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>, <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>, and signifies the believer's adoption into God's family (<a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, Peter is the speaker in this verse. He is addressing the crowd on the day of Pentecost, following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The audience consists of Jews from various nations who were in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost. They were witnesses to the miraculous events of the day and were seeking understanding. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pentecost.htm">Pentecost</a> A Jewish feast occurring fifty days after Passover. It is significant in the Christian tradition as the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles, marking the birth of the Church. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place. It was the center of Jewish worship and a significant location for early Christian events. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, given to believers as a gift, empowering them for service and sanctification.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/repentance_as_a_turning_point.htm">Repentance as a Turning Point</a> Repentance involves a change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God. It is the first step in responding to the Gospel. <a href="/topical/b/baptism_as_an_act_of_obedience.htm">Baptism as an Act of Obedience</a> Baptism is a public declaration of faith and obedience to Christ's command. It symbolizes the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_of_sins.htm">Forgiveness of Sins</a> Through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, believers receive forgiveness. This is a foundational promise of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/r/receiving_the_holy_spirit.htm">Receiving the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is a gift to all believers, empowering them for Christian living and service. This indwelling presence is a mark of the New Covenant. <a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> Peter's message was for "every one of you," highlighting the inclusive nature of the Gospel. Salvation is available to all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 2</a> <a href="/q/charles_finney's_impact_on_christianity.htm">What is Charles Finney's impact on Christian history?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_amish_core_beliefs.htm">What are the core beliefs of the Amish community?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_believer's_baptism.htm">What is the concept of Believer's Baptism?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_seventh_day_baptist_church.htm">What is the Seventh Day Baptist Church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.--The work of the Apostles is, in one sense, a continuation, in another a development, of that of the Baptist. There is the same indispensable condition of "repentance"--i.e. a change of heart and will--the same outward rite as the symbol of purification, the same promise of forgiveness which that change involves. But the baptism is now, as it had not been before, in the name of Jesus Christ, and it is connected more directly with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The question presents itself, Why is the baptism here, and elsewhere in the Acts (<a href="/acts/10-48.htm" title="And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.">Acts 10:48</a>; <a href="/acts/19-5.htm" title="When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.">Acts 19:5</a>), "in the name of Jesus Christ," while in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm" title="Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:">Matthew 28:19</a>, the Apostles are commanded to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Various explanations have been given. It has been said that baptism in the Name of any one of the Persons of the Trinity, involves the Name of the other Two. It has even been assumed that St. Luke meant the fuller formula when he used the shorter one. But a more satisfactory solution is, perhaps, found in seeing in the words of <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm" title="Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:">Matthew 28:19</a> (see Note there) the formula for the baptism of those who, as Gentiles. had been "without God in the world, not knowing the Father;" while for converts from Judaism, or those who had before been proselytes to Judaism, it was enough that there should be the distinctive profession of their faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, added on to their previous belief in the Father and the Holy Spirit. In proportion as the main work of the Church of Christ lay among the Gentiles, it was natural that the fuller form should become dominant, and finally be used exclusively. It is interesting here, also, to compare the speech of St. Peter with the stress laid on baptism in his Epistle (<a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm" title="The like figure whereunto even baptism does also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:">1Peter 3:21</a>).Ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.--The word for "gift" (dorea) is generic, and differs from the more specific "gift" (charisma) of <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm" title="Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.">1Corinthians 12:4</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-9.htm" title="To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;">1Corinthians 12:9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm" title="And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.">1Corinthians 12:28</a>. The Apostle does not necessarily promise startling and marvellous powers, but in some way they should all feel that a new Spirit was working in them, and that that Spirit was from God. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - And for then, A.V.; said (in italics) for said, A.V. and T.R.; repent ye for repent, A.V.; unto for for, A.V.; your sins for sins, A.V. Repent, etc. We have in this short verse the summary of Christian doctrine as regards man and God. Repentance and faith on the part of man; forgiveness of sins, or justification, and the gift of the Holy Ghost, or sanctification, on the part of God. And both these are expressed in the sacrament of baptism, which as it were ties the act of man to the promise of God. For the sacrament expresses man's faith and repentance on one side, and God's forgiveness and gift on the other. <a href="/commentaries/acts/2-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. replied, φησίν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. “Repent Μετανοήσατε (Metanoēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3340.htm">Strong's 3340: </a> From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. and Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. be baptized, βαπτισθήτω (baptisthētō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. every one ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. of you, ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. for the εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. forgiveness ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. of your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. sins, ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will receive λήμψεσθε (lēmpsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift δωρεὰν (dōrean) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit. Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 2:38 Peter said to them Repent and be (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/2-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 2:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 2:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/2-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 2:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 2:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>