Acts 2:40 kjv — And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

King James Version

"And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation."

— Acts 2:40, King James Version

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Acts 2 — Context

37

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

39

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

40

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

41

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Acts 2:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:40 say?
Acts 2:40 in the King James Version reads: “And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward 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 (KJV): “And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward 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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