# 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]])