Acts 2:46-47

“And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”

"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." - Acts 2:46-47
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What does Acts 2:46-47 mean?

Acts 2:46-47 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord…

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Living in Community: The Heartbeat of the Early Church

As we delve into Acts 2:46-47, we encounter a beautiful depiction of the early church, filled with vibrancy, purpose, and a profound sense of community. The Apostle Luke succinctly narrates, "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house…

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A Prayer for Unity, Gratitude, and Growth in the Spirit

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, with our hearts overflowing with gratitude and our spirits yearning for unity. We reflect upon the words found in Acts 2:46-47, where it is written: "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from…

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Acts 2:46-47 - "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved."
Acts 2:47 - "Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved."
Acts 2:46 - "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,"
Luke 1:46-47 - "And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."
Acts 7:47 - "But Solomon built him an house."
acts 10:44-46
Acts 2 : 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 10:46 - "For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,"
"But Solomon built him an house." - Acts 7:47
"Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." - Acts 2:47
Acts 7:46 - "Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob."
Acts 10:47 - "Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?"
"And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." - Luke 1:46-47
Matthew 5:46-47 - "For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?"
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Acts 13:47 - "For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth."
"For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter," - Acts 10:46
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:46-49
"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart," - Acts 2:46
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Acts 2:44-46 - "And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart."
Ezra 2:47 - "The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,"
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Ezra 2:46 - "The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,"
"Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob." - Acts 7:46