Acts 2:29-47

New International Version

²⁹ “Fellow Israelites,^(A) I can tell you confidently that the patriarch^(B) David died and was buried,^(C) and his tomb is here^(D) to this day. ³⁰ But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.^{(E) 31} Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay.^{(F) 32} God has raised this Jesus to life,^(G) and we are all witnesses^(H) of it. ³³ Exalted^(I) to the right hand of God,^(J) he has received from the Father^(K) the promised Holy Spirit^(L) and has poured out^(M) what you now see and hear. ³⁴ For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,

³⁶ “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord^(O) and Messiah.”^(P)

³⁷ When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”^(Q)

³⁸ Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized,^(R) every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.^(S) And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.^{(T) 39} The promise is for you and your children^(U) and for all who are far off^(V)—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

⁴⁰ With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”^{(W) 41} Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number^(X) that day.

The Fellowship of the Believers

⁴² They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching^(Y) and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread^(Z) and to prayer.^{(AA) 43} Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.^{(AB) 44} All the believers were together and had everything in common.^{(AC) 45} They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.^{(AD) 46} Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.^(AE) They broke bread^(AF) in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, ⁴⁷ praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.^(AG) And the Lord added to their number^(AH) daily those who were being saved.