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Acts 2:42-47
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Acts 2:42-47
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42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching(A) and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread(B) and to prayer.(C) 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.(D) 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.(E) 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.(F) 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.(G) They broke bread(H) in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.(I) And the Lord added to their number(J) daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47
New American Standard Bible
Acts 2:42-47
New American Standard Bible
42 They were (A)continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to (B)the breaking of bread and (C)to [a]prayer.
43 [b]Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many (D)wonders and [c]signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all the believers [d]were together and (E)had all things in common; 45 and they (F)would sell their property and possessions and share them with all, to the extent that anyone had need. 46 (G)Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and (H)breaking bread [e]from house to house, they were taking their [f]meals together with gladness and [g]sincerity of heart, 47 praising God and (I)having favor with all the people. And the Lord (J)was adding to [h]their number day by day (K)those who were being saved.
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Acts 2:42-47
New King James Version
Acts 2:42-47
New King James Version
42 (A)And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ [a]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and (B)many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and (C)had all things in common, 45 and [b]sold their possessions and goods, and (D)divided[c] them among all, as anyone had need.
46 (E)So continuing daily with one accord (F)in the temple, and (G)breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And (H)the Lord added [d]to the church daily those who were being saved.
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Acts 2:42-47
The Message
Acts 2:42-47
The Message
41-42 That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up. They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.
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43-45 Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met.
46-47 They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.
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