^42 (A)And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ ^[a]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

¹⁹ speaking to one another ^(A)in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making ^(B)melody in your heart to the Lord,

^16 (A)Rejoice always, ^17 (B)pray without ceasing, ¹⁸ in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

^19 (C)Do not quench the Spirit. ^20 (D)Do not despise prophecies. ^21 (E)Test all things; ^(F)hold fast what is good. ²² Abstain from every form of evil.