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

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