Acts 2:40 cpdv — And then, with very many other words, he testified and he exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this depraved ge…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And then, with very many other words, he testified and he exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this depraved generation.” "

— Acts 2:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 2 — Context

37

Now when they had heard these things, they were contrite in heart, and they said to Peter and to the other Apostles: “What should we do, noble brothers?”

38

Yet truly, Peter said to them: “Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

39

For the Promise is for you and for your sons, and for all who are far away: for whomever the Lord our God will have called.”

40

And then, with very many other words, he testified and he exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this depraved generation.”

41

Therefore, those who accepted his discourse were baptized. And about three thousand souls were added on that day.

42

Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.

43

And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone.

Acts 2:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:40 say?
Acts 2:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And then, with very many other words, he testified and he exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this depraved generation.” ”
Where is Acts 2:40 in the Bible?
Acts 2:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 40.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 2:40.
What translation should I read Acts 2:40 in?
Acts 2:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 2:40?
Acts 2:40 reads (CPDV): “And then, with very many other words, he testified and he exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this depraved generation.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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