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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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  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

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42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching,(A) to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.(B)

43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.(C) 44 Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.(D) 45 They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts,(E) 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number[a] those who were being saved.(F)

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  1. 2:47 Other mss read to the church