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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

42 (A)And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ [a]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and (B)many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and (C)had all things in common, 45 and [b]sold their possessions and goods, and (D)divided[c] them among all, as anyone had need.

46 (E)So continuing daily with one accord (F)in the temple, and (G)breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And (H)the Lord added [d]to the church daily those who were being saved.

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  1. Acts 2:42 teaching
  2. Acts 2:45 would sell
  3. Acts 2:45 distributed
  4. Acts 2:47 NU omits to the church