Acts 2:36-47

New International Version

³⁶ “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord^(A) and Messiah.”^(B)

³⁷ When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”^(C)

³⁸ Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized,^(D) every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.^(E) And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.^{(F) 39} The promise is for you and your children^(G) and for all who are far off^(H)—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

⁴⁰ With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”^{(I) 41} Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number^(J) that day.

The Fellowship of the Believers

⁴² They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching^(K) and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread^(L) and to prayer.^{(M) 43} Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.^{(N) 44} All the believers were together and had everything in common.^{(O) 45} They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.^{(P) 46} Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.^(Q) They broke bread^(R) in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, ⁴⁷ praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.^(S) And the Lord added to their number^(T) daily those who were being saved.