Acts 2:37 “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter…”

Acts 2:37

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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?

World English Bible

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?”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Now when they heard it, they were pricked in their heartes, and said vnto Peter and the other Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we doe?

Darby Translation

And having heard [it] they were pricked in heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, What shall we do, brethren?

Young's Literal Translation

And having heard, they were pricked to the heart; they say also to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, 'What shall we do, men, brethren?'

Bible in Basic English

Now when these words came to their ears their hearts were troubled, and they said to Peter and the other Apostles, Brothers, what are we to do?

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Cross references

“they”

Luke 3:10 John 8:9 Ezekiel 7:16 John 16:8–11 Acts 5:33 Acts 7:54

Luke 3:10 · BSB

The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?”

John 8:9 · BSB

When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.

Ezekiel 7:16 · BSB

The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity.

John 16:8–11 · BSB

And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

Acts 5:33 · BSB

When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.

Acts 7:54 · BSB

On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him.

“Men”

Acts 1:16

Acts 1:16 · BSB

“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

“what”

Acts 22:10 Acts 16:29–31 Acts 9:5 Acts 9:6 Acts 24:25 Acts 24:26

Acts 22:10 · BSB

Then I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ ‘Get up and go into Damascus,’ He told me. ‘There you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’

Acts 16:29–31 · BSB

Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

Acts 9:5 · BSB

“Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.

Acts 9:6 · BSB

“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Acts 24:25 · BSB

As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

Acts 24:26 · BSB

At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

Also

Luke 3:12 Luke 3:14

Luke 3:12 · BSB

Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”

Luke 3:14 · BSB

Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

36Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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