Acts 2:42-47

The Fellowship of the Believers

⁴² And _a they devoted themselves to the apostles' _b teaching and the _c fellowship, to _d the breaking of bread and the prayers. ⁴³ And awe ₁ came upon every soul, and _e many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. ⁴⁴ And all who believed were together and _f had all things in common. ⁴⁵ And _f they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. ⁴⁶ And day by day, _g attending the temple _h together and _i breaking bread in their homes, they received their food _j with glad and generous hearts, ⁴⁷ praising God and _k having favor with all the people. And the Lord _l added to their number _m day by day those who _n were being saved.

1. Cross References
   Hebrews 10:25
   Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
   Acts 1:14
   All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 14:6
   Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
   
3. Cross References
   Galatians 2:9
   And when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
   Philippians 1:5
   Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
   1 John 1:3
   That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
   
4. Cross References
   Luke 24:35
   Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
   Acts 2:46
   And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.
   Acts 20:7
   On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
   
5. Cross References
   Mark 16:20
   And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.]]
   
6. Cross References
   Acts 4:32
   Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.
   Acts 4:34 - 35
   There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold
   Matthew 19:21
   Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
   
7. Cross References
   Acts 2:44
   And all who believed were together and had all things in common.
   
8. Cross References
   Acts 3:1
   Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
   Acts 5:21
   And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council and all the senate of the people of Israel and sent to the prison to have them brought.
   Acts 5:42
   And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
   Luke 24:53
   And were continually in the temple blessing God.
   
9. Cross References
   Acts 1:14
   All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
   
10. Cross References
    Acts 2:42
    And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
    
11. Cross References
    Acts 16:34
    Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.
    John 16:22
    So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
    
12. Cross References
    Acts 5:13
    None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem.
    
13. Cross References
    Acts 2:41
    So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
    Acts 5:14
    And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.
    Acts 11:24
    For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
    
14. Cross References
    Acts 16:5
    So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.
    
15. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 1:18
    For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
    Acts 2:21
    And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
    Acts 2:40
    And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation.
    Acts 16:31
    And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.