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42 They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to [a]eating meals together and to prayers.

43 A sense of awe was felt by [b]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] [c]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, 47 praising God continually, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were being saved.

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  1. Acts 2:42 Lit the breaking of bread.
  2. Acts 2:43 Lit every soul.
  3. Acts 2:44 One early ms does not contain were and and.

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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  1. Acts 2:42 Lit the prayers
  2. Acts 2:43 Lit fear was occurring to every soul
  3. Acts 2:43 I.e., confirming miracles
  4. Acts 2:44 One early ms does not contain were and and
  5. Acts 2:46 Or in the various private homes
  6. Acts 2:46 Lit food
  7. Acts 2:46 Or simplicity
  8. Acts 2:47 Lit the same