Acts 2:38

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

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.

Latin

Petrus vero ad illos: Pœnitentiam, inquit, agite, et baptizetur unusquisque vestrum in nomine Jesu Christi in remissionem peccatorum vestrorum: et accipietis donum Spiritus Sancti.

Interlinear

Greek

English

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.

Notes

Acts 2:37–38

Brothers, what shall we do?: Peter urged his listeners to repent of their sins, trust in God, and be baptized. See the “Baptism” Theme Note.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Babel: The Dispersion of Nations Baptism Following Jesus God’s Covenant with Noah Holiness and Sexual Purity Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) The Good News Message

Events

Peter preaches at Pentecost

Related verses

Acts 22:16
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’
Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Acts 8:12
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.
Luke 24:47
…and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
Acts 10:48
So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
1 Peter 3:21
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,
Acts 10:44–45
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
Romans 6:3
Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
Acts 8:15–17
On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:36–38
As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?”
Matthew 3:2
…and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Baptism Book of the Acts of the Apostles Conversion Ezekiel, Book of God, Being and Attributes of Jesus Christ Lord’s Supper, the Parthia, Parthians Peter, the Apostle Remission of Sins Repentance Spirit of God

Topics

A New Creation Accepting Christ Am I Saved Approaching God Asking for Forgiveness Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism with the Holy Spirit: Promised to Saints Baptism: Administered to Only to Professing Believers Baptism: Christian Baptism: Remission of Sins, Signified By Baptism: Repentance Necessary To Baptisms Baptizing Children Baptizing Infants Being a Christian Being Baptized Being Born Again Being Emotionally Whole Being Holy Being Lost Being Saved Born Again Believers Born Again Christians Calling Celebrating Life Church of Christ Come as you Are Confess with your Mouth David: King of Israel: David As Prophet Ethics Evangelists Failure to Assemble Forgiveness of Past Sins Forgiveness of Sins Forgiving Sins Gift Gifts God's Forgiveness God's Gift Holy Ghost

Acts 2:38

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