Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa Peter til dem: «Dere må overgi hjertet deres til Gud! Hver og en av dere må la seg døpe i Jesu Kristi navn. Da vil dere få tilgivelse for syndene deres, og dere vil få Den Hellige Ånd – som en gave. For løftet som forfedrene fikk, gjelder oss alle, både dere og de som kommer etter dere. Ja, det gjelder alle som ber til Gud, og ønsker å tilhøre Ham.»
What Does This Mean?
Peter tells the crowd to repent and get baptized in Jesus' name for their sins to be forgiven, and they will receive the Holy Spirit's gift. This is a call to action from Peter to those who are listening.
Explained for Children
Imagine you made a mistake and felt really sorry about it. Peter says that if you say 'I'm sorry,' get sprinkled with water in Jesus' name, your mistakes will be forgiven, and you'll get a special helper inside you called the Holy Spirit!
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Acts written by Luke around 60-70 AD. It describes Peter's sermon to a crowd in Jerusalem shortly after Pentecost, where many Jews had gathered for a festival.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where a person has made a serious mistake and feels guilty about it. By repenting sincerely, getting baptized, and receiving the Holy Spirit, they can find forgiveness and new purpose in their life.