Acts 2:46 bbe — And day by day, going in agreement together regularly to the Temple and, taking broken bread together in their houses,…

Bible in Basic English

"And day by day, going in agreement together regularly to the Temple and, taking broken bread together in their houses, they took their food with joy and with true hearts,"

— Acts 2:46, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 2 — Context

43

But fear came on every soul: and all sorts of wonders and signs were done by the Apostles.

44

And all those who were of the faith kept together, and had all things in common;

45

And exchanging their goods and property for money, they made division of it among them all, as they had need.

46

And day by day, going in agreement together regularly to the Temple and, taking broken bread together in their houses, they took their food with joy and with true hearts,

47

Giving praise to God, and having the approval of all the people; and every day the number of those who had salvation was increased by the Lord.

Acts 2:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:46 say?
Acts 2:46 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And day by day, going in agreement together regularly to the Temple and, taking broken bread together in their houses, they took their food with joy and with true hearts,”
Where is Acts 2:46 in the Bible?
Acts 2:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 46.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 2:46.
What translation should I read Acts 2:46 in?
Acts 2:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 2:46?
Acts 2:46 reads (BBE): “And day by day, going in agreement together regularly to the Temple and, taking broken bread together in their houses, they took their food with joy and with true hearts,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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