The Fellowship of the Believers

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.

¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love.^(A) Honor one another above yourselves.^{(B) 11} Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(C) serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope,^(D) patient in affliction,^(E) faithful in prayer.^{(F) 13} Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.^(G) Practice hospitality.^(H)

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you;^(I) bless and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.^{(J) 16} Live in harmony with one another.^(K) Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[a] Do not be conceited.^(L)

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil.^(M) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.^{(N) 18} If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^(O)