Acts 2:37–47

Forgiveness through the Messiah

³⁷When they heard this, they came under deep conviction ^uand said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: “Brothers, what must we do?” ^v

³⁸“Repent,” ^wPeter said to them, “and be baptized, ^xeach of you, in the name ^yof Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, ^zaas many as the Lord our God will call.” ⁴⁰And with many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, “Be saved from this corrupt ^bgeneration!” ^c

A Generous and Growing Church

⁴¹So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them. ⁴²And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, ^dto the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers. ^e

⁴³Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. ^f44Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. ^g45They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need. ^h46Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with a joyful and humble attitude, ⁱ⁴⁷praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them ^jthose who were being saved. ^k