Acts 2:38
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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
What Does Acts 2:38 Mean?
Acts 2:38 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 2:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 16:16“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”Matthew 28:19“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”Acts 22:16“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”Acts 8:12“But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.”Luke 24:47“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”John 3:5“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”Acts 10:48“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”Acts 3:19“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”1 Peter 3:21“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”Acts 10:44“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.”Romans 6:3“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?”Acts 8:15“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”Acts 16:31“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”Acts 8:36“And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 4:17“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Acts 17:30“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”Ezekiel 36:25“Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.”Acts 19:4“Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”Acts 20:21“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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