# General Information:

Here the word "they" refers to the people in the crowd to whom Peter spoke.

# Connecting Statement:

The Jews respond to Peter's speech and Peter answers them.

# when they heard this

"when the people heard what Peter had said"

# they were pierced in their hearts

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Peter's words pierced their hearts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# pierced in their hearts

This means that the people felt guilty and became very sad. Alternate translation: "deeply troubled" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])