not according to what people said and he had the keys of the kingdom, and no it's not work it's something we must do, it's not our own work doesn't mean we trying to earn salvation it's something we must do
Acts 2:37-38
King James Version (KJV)
37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
if you can't accept that and say what the bible is false well then nothing else i can do and, but i choose to believe the word, everysingle other translation said the same thing weather the wording may be right or wrong it's still preaching the same thing repent and be baptized same exact thing
38 And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
38 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
everyone single translation preaches the same exact thing, repent and, repent And, not just repent... repent AND be baptized