Acts 2:40 nasb — And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse genera…

NASB

"And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation!""

— Acts 2:40, NASB

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Acts 2 — Context

37

Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?"

38

Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

39

"For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."

40

And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation!"

41

So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.

42

They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

43

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

Acts 2:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:40 say?
Acts 2:40 in the NASB reads: “And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse 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 (NASB): “And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse 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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