Read Acts 2:42-47 (English Standard Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 2.42-47, Acts 2v42-47, Ac. 2:42-47. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many won…
Other reference formats: Acts 2.42-47, Acts 2v42-47, Ac. 2:42-47.
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common.
45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Passage themes
Faithful to the teaching — they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine
United in fellowship — fellowship
The Lord's supper — in breaking of bread
Praying together constantly — in prayers
A holy fear — fear came upon every soul
The apostles' miracles — many wonders and signs were done by the apostles
Selling all to give — sold their possessions and goods
Sharing with the needy — parted them to all men, as every man had need
Daily perseverance — continuing daily
Breaking the bread — breaking bread
Meeting in homes — from house to house
Eating with joy — did eat their meat with gladness
A sincere heart — singleness of heart
Favor with the people — having favour with all the people
The church God grows — the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved
Notes and references
2:42 [Heb. 10:25]; See ch. 1:14
2:42 See 1 Cor. 14:6
2:42 Gal. 2:9; Phil. 1:5; 1 John 1:3
2:42 Luke 24:35; [ver. 46]; See ch. 20:7
Or fear
2:43 See Mark 16:20
2:44 ch. 4:32, 34, 35; [Matt. 19:21]
2:45 [See ver. 44 above]
2:46 ch. 3:1; 5:21, 42; Luke 24:53
2:46 See ch. 1:14
2:46 [ver. 42]
2:46 [ch. 16:34]; See John 16:22
2:47 ch. 5:13
2:47 ver. 41; ch. 5:14; 11:24
2:47 ch. 16:5
2:47 1 Cor. 1:18; [ver. 21, 40; ch. 16:31]
Events in this chapter
2 — La Pentecôte
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc