Acts 2:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 2:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 2:38 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 2:38 — KJV
“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)
Acts 2:38 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:38: then, peter, one
“As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter also, if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:38: every, one, name
“For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) by one man's...: or, by one offence”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:38: one, jesus, christ
“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:38: every, name, jesus
“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.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:38: then, repent, baptized
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