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One receives forgiveness of sins and the Holy Spirit at the same time. Knowing that, the correct way to translate Acts 2:38 is quite clear and that is why every reputable translation has for the forgiveness of sins, not because of. See Acts 22:16 for confirmation baptism is for the remission of sins and doesn’t follow the remission of sins.

Act 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Calling on the name of the Lord is what washed away Paul's sins...Water had nothing to do with it...

Act_2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.