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Acts 2:38

Acts 2:38
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Either of the Messiah, and salvation by him, which was particularly given forth to the people of the Jews; or of the remission of sins, which was a branch of the covenant made with the house of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Then Peter said unto them - Peter had been the chief speaker, though others had also addressed them. He now, in the name of all, directed the multitude what to do. Repent - See the notes on Mat 3:2.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Peter said unto them, Repent - Μετανοησατε; Humble yourselves before God, and deeply deplore the sins you have committed; pray earnestly for mercy, and deprecate the displeasure of incensed justice.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 2:37-41

We have seen the wonderful effect of the pouring out of the Spirit, in its influence upon the preachers of the gospel. Peter, in all his life, never spoke at the rate that he had done now, with such…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Repent This was in accordance with the directions of Jesus before His ascension (Luk 24:47), "that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name."

be baptized Also enjoined by Christ…