Acts 2:25-47 ▼

25 For David says in reference to Him, "'I constantly fixed my eyes upon the Lord, because He is at my right hand in order that I may continue unshaken.

26 For this reason my heart is glad and my tongue exults. My body also shall rest in hope.

27 For Thou wilt not leave me in the Unseen World forsaken, nor give up Thy holy One to undergo decay.

28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of Life: Thou wilt fill me with gladness in Thy presence.'

29 "As to the patriarch David, I need hardly remind you, brethren, that he died and was buried, and that we still have his tomb among us.

30 Being a Prophet, however, and knowing that God had solemnly sworn to him to seat a descendant of his upon his throne,

31 with prophetic foresight he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, to the effect that He was not left forsaken in the Unseen World, nor did His body undergo decay.

32 This Jesus, God has raised to life-- a fact to which all of us testify.

33 "Being therefore lifted high by the mighty hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out this which you see and hear.

34 For David did not ascend into Heaven, but he says himself, "'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand

35 until I make thy foes a footstool under thy feet.'

36 "Therefore let the whole House of Israel know beyond all doubt that God has made Him both LORD and CHRIST--this Jesus whom you crucified."

37 Stung to the heart by these words, they said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, "Brethren, what are we to do?"

38 "Repent," replied Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a view to the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

39 For to you belongs the promise, and to your children, and to all who are far off, whoever the Lord our God may call."

40 And with many more appeals he solemnly warned and entreated them, saying, "Escape from this crooked generation."

41 Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;

42 and they were constant in listening to the teaching of the Apostles and in their attendance at the Communion, that is, the Breaking of the Bread, and at prayer.

43 Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.

44 And all the believers kept together, and had everything in common.

45 They sold their lands and other property, and distributed the proceeds among all, according to every one's necessities.

46 And, day by day, attending constantly in the Temple with one accord, and breaking bread in private houses, they took their meals with great happiness and single-heartedness,

47 praising God and being regarded with favour by all the people. Also, day by day, the Lord added to their number those whom He was saving.