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An Understandable Version
Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.
New American Standard Bible
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand
King James Version
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Holman Bible
So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them.
International Standard Version
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.
A Conservative Version
Indeed therefore those who received his word gladly, were immersed. And there were added in that day about three thousand souls.
American Standard Version
They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls.
Amplified
So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about
Anderson New Testament
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand souls.
Bible in Basic English
Then those who gave hearing to his words had baptism: and about three thousand souls were joined to them that day.
Common New Testament
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
Daniel Mace New Testament
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
Darby Translation
Those then who had accepted his word were baptised; and there were added in that day about three thousand souls.
Godbey New Testament
Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;
Goodspeed New Testament
So they welcomed his message and were baptized, and about three thousand people joined them that day.
John Wesley New Testament
Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
Julia Smith Translation
Then truly they having gladly received his word were immersed: and in that day were added about three thousand souls.
King James 2000
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So those who accepted his message were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added.
Modern King James verseion
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. And the same day there were added about three thousand souls.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then they that gladly received his preaching were baptised; And the same day, there were added unto them about a three thousand souls.
Moffatt New Testament
So those who accepted what he said were baptized; about three thousand souls were brought in, that day.
Montgomery New Testament
Then those who welcomed his message were baptized, and in that day about three thousand souls were added to them;
NET Bible
So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand people were added.
New Heart English Bible
Then those who received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Noyes New Testament
They therefore received his word, and were baptized; and there were added on that day about three thousand souls.
Sawyer New Testament
Then those that received his word were baptized, and there were added on that day about three thousand souls;
The Emphasized Bible
They, therefore, who welcomed his word, were immersed; and there were added, on that day, about three thousand souls.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
Twentieth Century New Testament
So those who accepted his teaching were baptized, and about three thousand people joined the disciples on that day alone.
Webster
Then they that gladly received his word, were baptized: and the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls.
Weymouth New Testament
Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
Williams New Testament
So they accepted his message and were baptized, and about three thousand persons united with them on that day.
World English Bible
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Worrell New Testament
Those, therefore, who gladly received his word, were immersed; and there were added to them on that day about three thousand souls;
Worsley New Testament
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Youngs Literal Translation
then those, indeed, who did gladly receive his word were baptized, and there were added on that day, as it were, three thousand souls,
Themes
Accessions » Accessions to the church » On the day of pentecost
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
religious Awakenings » General references to
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Christian ministers » Success attending » Apostles
Church » Growth of accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Church » Accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Converts » Instances of » At pentecost, about three-thousand people
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » About three-thousand people on the day of pentecost
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By three thousand people on the day of pentecost
Orator » Instances of » Apostles
Preaching » Effective » By peter and other apostles
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 2:41
Images Acts 2:41
Prayers for Acts 2:41
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Generous And Growing Church
40 So, Peter testified and urged the crowd with many additional words, saying, "Save yourselves from [the condemnation coming on] this sinful generation [by responding to this message]." 41 Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day. 42 And these [new converts] continued regularly [to listen] to the teaching of the apostles and to share with them; they broke bread [in memory of Jesus] and continued praying.
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Cross References
Acts 2:37
Now when the people heard this message [of Peter and the other apostles, See verse 14], they were convicted [of its truth] in their hearts and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do [about our condemned condition]?"
Acts 2:47
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people [of the area]. And every day the Lord added to their number [i.e., to the church] those who were being saved [i.e., upon their obedience to the Gospel].
Matthew 13:44-46
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person finding a treasure hidden in a field. After finding it, he was so happy he hid it [again], then went out and sold everything he owned so he could buy that field.
Luke 5:5-7
Simon replied, "Master, we worked all night, but did not catch anything. But I will lower the nets if you say so."
John 14:12
Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who believes in me will perform the deeds that I do also; and he will perform even greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father. [Note: The "greater deeds" are probably evangelizing the world].
Acts 1:15
And during this time Peter stood up to speak to a gathering of about one hundred twenty persons.
Acts 4:4
But many of the people who heard the message [of God] believed [in Jesus] and the number of men [alone] came to be about five thousand.
Acts 8:6-8
Great crowds of people joined together in accepting Philip's message when they heard and saw the [miraculous] signs he was able to perform.
Acts 13:48
And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers.
Acts 16:31-34
Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus."
Galatians 4:14-15
And when you could have been tempted to look down on me [because of the nature of my affliction], instead you welcomed me as [if I were] an angel, or even Christ Jesus Himself!
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord. [And even though] you suffered much affliction, you welcomed the message with joy [given to you] by the Holy Spirit,