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Repent and Be Baptized
Peter issues a two-part command for responding to the gospel. Commentators stress that "repentance" is not merely feeling sorry or fearing punishment, but a complete change of mind and heart that turns away from sin itself. Baptism is then the commanded, public declaration of this inner change and a pledge of allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:38
18th Century
Theologian
Then Peter said to them. Peter had been the chief speaker, though others had also addressed them. He now, in the name of all, directed the…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:38
Repent ye (μετανοησατε). First aorist (ingressive) active imperative. Change your mind and your life. Turn right about and do it n…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:38
19th Century
Bishop
Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.—The work of the Apostles is, in one sense, a contin…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:37–40
19th Century
Preacher
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what should we…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:38
Peter’s answer to the people’s anguished cry presents interpreters with a set of complex theological problems that are often looked upon only as gr…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:38
16th Century
Theologian
Peter said, By this we see that those who ask from the Lord, and offer themselves to him to be ruled and taught, never go away empty. For that prom…
John Gill
On Acts 2:38
17th Century
Pastor
Then Peter said to them
Being the mouth of the apostles, and being ready to give advice, and speak a word of comfort…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:37–41
17th Century
Minister
From the first delivery of that Divine message, it appeared that Divine power accompanied it, and thousands were brought to the obedience of faith.…