New International Reader's Version

Acts 2:31-38 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

31. David saw what was ahead. So he spoke about the Christ rising from the dead. He said that the Christ would not be left in the grave. His body wouldn't rot in the ground.

32. God has raised this same Jesus back to life. We are all witnesses of this.

33. Jesus has been given a place of honor at the right hand of God. He has received the Holy Spirit from the Father. This is what God had promised. It is Jesus who has poured out what you now see and hear.

34. David did not go up to heaven. But he said, " 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand.

35. I will put your enemies under your control." ' (Psalm 110:1)

36. "So be sure of this, all you people of Israel. You nailed Jesus to the cross. But God has made him both Lord and Christ."

37. When the people heard this, their hearts were filled with shame. They said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?"

38. Peter replied, "All of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then your sins will be forgiven. You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.