38. Peter said, “Turn back to God! Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven. Then you will be given the Holy Spirit.
39. This promise is for you and your children. It is for everyone our Lord God will choose, no matter where they live.”
40. Peter told them many other things as well. Then he said, “I beg you to save yourselves from what will happen to all these evil people.”
41. On that day about three thousand believed his message and were baptized.
42. They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together.
43. Everyone was amazed by the many miracles and wonders that the apostles performed.
44. All the Lord's followers often met together, and they shared everything they had.