Acts 2:46

King James Version:

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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,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Continuing faithfully and with singleness of purpose to meet in the Temple courts daily, and breaking bread in their several homes, they shared their food in joy and simplicity of heart,

Berean Standard Bible:

With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

American Standard Version:

And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G5037} they, continuing{G4342} daily{G2596}{G2250} with one accord{G3661} in{G1722} the temple{G2411}, and{G5037} breaking{G2806} bread{G740} from{G2596} house to house{G3624}, did eat{G3335} their meat{G5160} with{G1722} gladness{G20} and{G2532} singleness{G858} of heart{G2588},

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 5:42

  • And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

Acts 2:42

  • ¶ And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 20:7

  • ¶ And upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

Psalms 86:11

  • Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

Acts 16:34

  • And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

2 Corinthians 1:12

  • ¶ For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Colossians 3:22

  • Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

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Commentary for Acts 2:46

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5037
    There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: teh
    Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
  2. Strong's Number: G4342
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσκαρτερέω
    Transliteration: proskarteréō
    Pronunciation: pros-kar-ter-eh'-o
    Description: from πρός and καρτερέω; to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor):--attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).
  3. Strong's Number: G2596
    There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατά
    Transliteration: katá
    Pronunciation: kat-ah'
    Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
  4. Strong's Number: G2250
    There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέρα
    Transliteration: hēméra
    Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
    Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
  5. Strong's Number: G3661
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὁμοθυμαδόν
    Transliteration: homothymadón
    Pronunciation: hom-oth-oo-mad-on'
    Description: adverb from a compound of the base of ὁμοῦ and θυμός; unanimously:--with one accord (mind).
  6. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  7. Strong's Number: G2411
    There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱερόν
    Transliteration: hierón
    Pronunciation: hee-er-on'
    Description: neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple.
  8. Strong's Number: G2806
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλάω
    Transliteration: kláō
    Pronunciation: klah'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to break (specially, of bread):--break.
  9. Strong's Number: G740
    There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄρτος
    Transliteration: ártos
    Pronunciation: ar'-tos
    Description: from αἴρω; bread (as raised) or a loaf:--(shew-)bread, loaf.
  10. Strong's Number: G3624
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἶκος
    Transliteration: oîkos
    Pronunciation: oy'-kos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):--home, house(-hold), temple.
  11. Strong's Number: G3335
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μεταλαμβάνω
    Transliteration: metalambánō
    Pronunciation: met-al-am-ban'-o
    Description: from μετά and λαμβάνω; to participate; genitive case, to accept (and use):--eat, have, be partaker, receive, take.
  12. Strong's Number: G5160
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τροφή
    Transliteration: trophḗ
    Pronunciation: trof-ay'
    Description: from τρέφω; nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication, rations (wages):--food, meat.
  13. Strong's Number: G20
    There are 3204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγαλλίασις
    Transliteration: agallíasis
    Pronunciation: ag-al-lee'-as-is
    Description: from ἀγαλλιάω; exultation; specially, welcome:--gladness, (exceeding) joy.
  14. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  15. Strong's Number: G858
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀφελότης
    Transliteration: aphelótēs
    Pronunciation: af-el-ot'-ace
    Description: from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and (in the sense of a stone as stubbing the foot); smoothness, i.e. (figuratively) simplicity:--singleness.
  16. Strong's Number: G2588
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καρδία
    Transliteration: kardía
    Pronunciation: kar-dee'-ah
    Description: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart"); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:--(+ broken-)heart(-ed).