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41 So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about [a]3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers]. 42 They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to [b]eating meals together and to prayers.

43 A sense of awe was felt by [c]everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed [in Jesus as Savior] [d]were together and had all things in common [considering their possessions to belong to the group as a whole]. 45 And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need. 46 Day after day they met in the temple [area] continuing with one mind, and breaking bread in various private homes. They were eating their meals together with joy and generous hearts,

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 2:41 There were about 100,000 to 120,000 people in Jerusalem at this time, and even more at these festivals.
  2. Acts 2:42 Lit the breaking of bread.
  3. Acts 2:43 Lit every soul.
  4. Acts 2:44 One early ms does not contain were and and.

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