In the same way, it would be possible that Acts 2:38 is indeed communicating the fact that they were to be baptized “as the result of” or “because” they already had believed and in doing so had already received forgiveness of their sins (John 1:12; John 3:14-18; John 5:24; John 11:25-26; Acts 10:43; Acts 13:39; Acts 16:31; Acts 26:18; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 1:12-14).
Sa parehong paraan, ang Gawa 2:38 ay ang pagpapaliwanag ng katotohanan na kailangan nilang mabawtismuhan "bilang resulta ng" o "dahil" sila'y nanampalataya at dahil dito, nakatanggap na sila ng kapatawaran mula sa kanilang mga kasalanan (Juan 1:12; Juan 3:14-18; Juan 5:24; Juan 11:25-26; Gawa 10:43; Gawa 13:39; Gawa 16:31; Gawa 26:18; Roma 10:9; Efeso 1:12-14).