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"All the people of Israel, then, are to know for sure that this Jesus, whom you crucified, is the one that God has made Lord and Messiah!"
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When the people heard this, they were deeply troubled and said to Peter and the other apostles, "What shall we do, brothers?"
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Peter said to them, "Each one of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God's gift, the Holy Spirit.
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For God's promise was made to you and your children, and to all who are far away - all whom the Lord our God calls to himself."
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Peter made his appeal to them and with many other words he urged them, saying, "Save yourselves from the punishment coming on this wicked people!"
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Many of them believed his message and were baptized, and about three thousand people were added to the group that day.
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They spent their time in learning from the apostles, taking part in the fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals and the prayers.
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Many miracles and wonders were being done through the apostles, and everyone was filled with awe.
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All the believers continued together in close fellowship and shared their belongings with one another.
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They would sell their property and possessions, and distribute the money among all, according to what each one needed.
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Day after day they met as a group in the Temple, and they had their meals together in their homes, eating with glad and humble hearts,