⁴¹ Then those who ^[a]gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

⁹ And ^(A)having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,

The Enduring Word

²² Since you ^(A)have purified your souls in obeying the truth ^[a]through the Spirit in ^[b]sincere ^(B)love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,