Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
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Gill's Exposition
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine,.... And which is the same with the doctrine of Christ, of which he is the author, preacher, and subject; the substance of which is peace,…
Barnes' Notes
They that gladly received - The word rendered “gladly” means “freely, cheerfully, joyfully.” It implies that they did it without compulsion, and with joy. Religion is not compulsion. They who become…
Adam Clarke
They that gladly received his word - The word ασμενως, which signifies joyfully, readily, willingly, implies that they approved of the doctrine delivered; that they were glad to hear of this way of…
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…
Cambridge Bible
The first Converts and their behaviour
41. Then they that gladly received his word The oldest MSS. Omit gladly. The latter clause of the verse is more literally, And there were added on that day about…
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