New International Version 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. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Berean Annotated Bible Peter (rock) replied, “Repent and be baptized (submerged), every one of you⁺, in the name of Jesus (YHWH saves) Christ (the Anointed One) for the forgiveness of your⁺ sins, and you⁺ will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit {Hagiou Pneumatos}. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible Repent,” Peter said to them, “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. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament "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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BiblePeter 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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, Berean Literal Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English 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.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd 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. Godbey New Testament 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. Haweis New Testament 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. Mace New Testament 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. Weymouth New Testament "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. Worrell New Testament 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; Worsley New Testament 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: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Three Thousand Believe37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 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. 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.”… Cross References Peter replied, Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Mark 8:29 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” Luke 9:20 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” “Repent Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Luke 13:3 No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. and be baptized, 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. Matthew 28:19 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, every one of you, Romans 10:12-13 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. in the name of Jesus Christ Acts 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. for the forgiveness of your sins, Acts 10:43 All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” Treasury of Scripture 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. Acts 3:19 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; Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Acts 20:21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. be. Acts 8:36-38 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? … Acts 16:15,31-34 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… Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. in. Acts 8:12,16 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… Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Acts 19:4,5 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. Acts 2:16-18 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; … Acts 8:15-17 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: … Acts 10:44,45 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word… Jump to Previous Baptism Baptized Changed Christ Forgiveness Ghost Gift Hearts Holy Jesus Peter Receive Remission Repent Sins Spirit ViewJump to Next Baptism Baptized Changed Christ Forgiveness Ghost Gift Hearts Holy Jesus Peter Receive Remission Repent Sins Spirit ViewActs 2 1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, 12. are admired by some, and derided by others; 14. whom Peter disproves; 37. he baptizes a great number who were converted; 41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; 43. the apostles working many miracles, 46. and God daily increasing his church. Peter replied, Peter addressed the Pentecost crowd as the leading spokesman among the apostles. Having witnessed the risen Christ and received the promised Holy Spirit, he explained that the events they had seen were the beginning of God’s promised work through the Messiah. Mat 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ… “Repent Those who heard Peter were called to turn from unbelief and sin, especially their rejection of Jesus, and to submit themselves to God’s rule. Act 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped… and be baptized, Baptism publicly marked their identification with Jesus Christ and their break with their former life. It testified to faith in the crucified and risen Messiah. Act 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up… every one of you, The call extended personally to every listener. No one could rely on ancestry, religious standing, or the response of others. Rom 10:12-13 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek… in the name of Jesus Christ Baptism under Jesus’ name declared allegiance to Him as the Christ and acknowledged His authority as Lord. Act 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other… for the forgiveness of your sins, Forgiveness rests on Christ’s saving work and is received by those who repent and believe. Through Him, sinners are released from guilt and reconciled to God. Act 10:43 All the prophets testify about Him… and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit, poured out at Pentecost, would be given to all who belonged to Christ. His presence marked them as God’s people and equipped them for faithful obedience and witness. Act 10:44-45 While Peter was still speaking these words, … Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne 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. The Crowd 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. Pentecost 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. Jerusalem The city where these events took place. It was the center of Jewish worship and a significant location for early Christian events. 5. The Holy Spirit The third person of the Trinity, given to believers as a gift, empowering them for service and sanctification. Teaching Points Repentance as a Turning PointRepentance involves a change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God. It is the first step in responding to the Gospel. Baptism as an Act of Obedience 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. Forgiveness of Sins Through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, believers receive forgiveness. This is a foundational promise of the Gospel. Receiving the Holy Spirit 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. The Universality of the Gospel Peter's message was for "every one of you," highlighting the inclusive nature of the Gospel. Salvation is available to all who believe. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 2:38?2. How does Acts 2:38 emphasize the importance of repentance in Christian life? 3. What role does baptism play in receiving the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:38? 4. How does Acts 2:38 connect with Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. How can you implement the call to "repent and be baptized" in daily life? 6. What does "forgiveness of your sins" in Acts 2:38 mean for personal salvation? 7. What does Acts 2:38 mean by "repent" in the context of salvation? 8. How does baptism in Acts 2:38 relate to the forgiveness of sins? 9. Is the Holy Spirit received before or after baptism according to Acts 2:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 2? (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 (Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5), "in the name of Jesus Christ," while in Matthew 28:19, 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 Matthew 28:19 (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 (1Peter 3:21). 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 1Corinthians 12:4; 1Corinthians 12:9; 1Corinthians 12:28. 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. . . . 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. Acts 2:38 lays out God’s clear pathway into the new-covenant life: turn from sin, declare allegiance to Jesus through baptism, and experience full forgiveness and the indwelling Spirit. Peter’s call is timeless—what saved the first listeners saves us today, anchoring our hope in Christ’s finished work and empowering us to live for Him.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek PeterΠέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: 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 Strong's 5346: 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 Strong's 3340: From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. and Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. be baptized, βαπτισθήτω (baptisthētō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. every one ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: 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 Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. for the εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. forgiveness ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 859: 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 Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. sins, ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. you will receive λήμψεσθε (lēmpsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 1431: A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit. Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. Additonal Resources Acts 2:38 Blue Letter BibleActs 2:38 Bible Gateway Acts 2:38 Bible.com Acts 2:38 NIV |
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