Acts 2:38

"Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”"

Key Reflection

When the crowd heard Peter's powerful message about repentance and baptism for forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:37), they were deeply moved, feeling a profound emotional impact as if their hearts were being cut open—literally meaning they experienced an intense spiritual awakening. They turned to the apostles, seeking guidance on how to respond, recognizing that their lives needed radical transformation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 38. Then Peter said unto them. Peter had been the chief speaker, though others had also addressed them. He now, in the name of all, directed the multitude what to do. Repent. See Barnes "Mt 3:2". Repentance implies sorrow for sin as committed against God, with a purpose to forsake it. It is not merely a fear of the consequences, or of the wrath of God in hell. It is such a view of sin as evil in itself, as to lead the mind to hate it and forsake it. Laying aside all view of the punishment of sin, the true penitent hates it.

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