But many of those who had listened to their preaching believed; and the number of the adult men had now grown to be about 5,000.
In most solemn truth I tell you that unless the grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains what it was–a single grain; but that if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.
Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;
praising God and being regarded with favour by all the people. Also, day by day, the Lord added to their number those whom He was saving.
Some were convinced; others refused to believe.