## he testified ##

In the New Testament, the term "testify" is often used to refer to how Jesus' followers spoke about the events of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

## wicked generation  ##

"very evil generation"

## received ##

"believed" or "accepted"

## were baptized ##

Jesus' disciples baptized them.

## about three thousand souls ##

AT: "about 3,000 people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])