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Acts 2:38 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 2:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 2 verse 38 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Acts 2:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 2:38
Repent, and be baptized (μετανοήσατε καὶ βαπτισθήτω)—Peter's Pentecost command links internal transformation with public confession. The aorist imperative 'repent' demands decisive turning from sin and unbelief, particularly rejection of Jesus (v.36). Baptism 'in the name of Jesus Christ' distinguished Christian initiation from John's baptism and Jewish ritual washing—it publicly identified believers with Christ's death and resurrection. For the remission of sins (εἰς ἄφεσιν τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν) connects to Joel's prophecy just quoted—the promised Spirit is now available through Israel's crucified Me...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 2:38
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“be baptized”
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
“they were baptized”
“beginning at Jerusalem.”
“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”
“which now saves you-- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh”
“the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.”
“Know ye not”
“when they had come down”