29. “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that our ancestor David died and was buried and that his tomb is here to this day.
30. David was a prophet and knew that God had promised with an oath that he would place one of David’s descendants on his throne.
31. David knew that the Messiah would come back to life, and he spoke about that before it ever happened. He said that the Messiah wouldn’t be left in the grave and that his body wouldn’t decay.
32. “God brought this man Jesus back to life. We are all witnesses to that.
33. God used his power to give Jesus the highest position. Jesus has also received and has poured out the Holy Spirit as the Father had promised, and this is what you’re seeing and hearing.
34. David didn’t go up to heaven, but he said,‘The Lord said to my Lord,“Take my highest position of power
35. until I put your enemies under your control.” ’
36. “All the people of Israel should know beyond a doubt that God made Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
37. When the people heard this, they were deeply upset. They asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
38. Peter answered them, “All of you must turn to God and change the way you think and act, and each of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins will be forgiven. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
39. This promise belongs to you and to your children and to everyone who is far away. It belongs to everyone who worships the Lord our God.”
40. Peter said much more to warn them. He urged, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”
41. Those who accepted what Peter said were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added ⌊to the group⌋.
42. The disciples were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.
43. A feeling of fear came over everyone as many amazing things and miraculous signs happened through the apostles.