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NASB | Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, "Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
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Bible Note: Matt 3:13 Then Jesus *arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. Matt 3:14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" Matt 3:15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he *permitted Him. Matt 3:16 After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him, Matt 3:17 and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased." As our Lord was baptized publicly we are baptized publicly. Since He was baptized, we follow Him by being baptized also like He was - publicly and as an act of obedience. Baptism also shows others that we are in the family of God. It also reminds them of our Lord and His life. We hope that others too will come to Him. It is a powerful witness for Him. |