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42 And they were (A)continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to (B)the breaking of bread and [a](C)to the prayers.

43 And fear came upon every soul; and many (D)wonders and [b]signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed [c]were together and (E)had all things in common; 45 and they (F)began selling their property and possessions and were (G)dividing them up with all, as anyone might have need. 46 (H)And daily devoting themselves with one accord in the temple and (I)breaking bread [d]from house to house, they were taking their [e]meals together with gladness and [f]sincerity of heart, 47 praising God and (J)having favor with all the people. And the Lord (K)was adding [g]to their number daily (L)those who were being saved.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 2:42 Lit the prayers
  2. Acts 2:43 Or attesting miracles
  3. Acts 2:44 One early ms omits were and and
  4. Acts 2:46 Or in the various private homes
  5. Acts 2:46 Lit food
  6. Acts 2:46 Or simplicity
  7. Acts 2:47 Lit together

Community of believers

42 The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. 43 A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the apostles. 44 All the believers were united and shared everything. 45 They would sell pieces of property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to everyone who needed them. 46 Every day, they met together in the temple and ate in their homes. They shared food with gladness and simplicity. 47 They praised God and demonstrated God’s goodness to everyone. The Lord added daily to the community those who were being saved.

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