# Connecting Statement:
Peter continues to preach to the crowd.
# turn to God
Here **turn** is a metaphor for starting to obey the Lord. Alternate translation: “start obeying the Lord” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# he will wash away your sins
Peter is speaking of God’s forgiveness for sinners as if God were physically washing them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])