On biblestudytools.com, find Acts 2:38 and compare its text across the King James Version (KJV), English Standard Version (ESV), and The Message Bible. For each translation, identify the main instruction given and the promised result regarding the forgiveness or remission of sins.
Navigate to 'biblestudytools.com'. In the search bar, enter 'Acts 2:38' and submit the search. On the Acts 2:38 page, locate and click the 'Compare' link. Scroll down the page to view the different translations. Identify Acts 2:38 in the King James Version (KJV) and extract the instruction and result concerning sins. Identify Acts 2:38 in the English Standard Version (ESV) and extract the instruction and result concerning sins. Identify Acts 2:38 in The Message Bible and extract the instruction and result concerning sins. Summarize the instruction and result for each translation.
Successfully navigates to the Acts 2:38 'Compare Bible Verse Translations' page on biblestudytools.com. Accurately states the KJV's instruction ('Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ') and result ('for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.'). Accurately states the ESV's instruction ('Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ') and result ('for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'). Accurately states The Message Bible's instruction ('Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ,') and result ('so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.').