en_obs-tn/content/44/05.md

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)