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NASB | Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:41 So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers]. |
Bible Question: Does this event mark the beginning of the church? |
Bible Answer: No. The church, as the people of God, started with Abel and Seth. God has been working through a specific people ever since then. Pentecost marks the first time that significant numbers of gentiles were included. |