Also, in Judah God’s power united the people so that they would obey the king and his officials. In this way they obeyed the word of the Lord.
Acts 4:32 - Easy To Read Version The group of believers were all the same in their thinking and in what they wanted. No person in the group said that the things he had were his own. Instead, they shared everything. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now the company of believers was of one heart and soul, and not one of them claimed that anything which he possessed was [exclusively] his own, but everything they had was in common and for the use of all. American Standard Version (1901) And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. Common English Bible The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held everything in common. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the multitude of believers were of one heart and one soul. Neither did anyone say that any of the things that he possessed were his own, but all things were common to them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the multitude of believers had but one heart and one soul: neither did any one say that aught of the things which he possessed, was his own; but all things were common unto them. |
Also, in Judah God’s power united the people so that they would obey the king and his officials. In this way they obeyed the word of the Lord.
I will give those people the desire to be truly one people. They will have one goal—they will truly want to worship me all their lives. They will truly want to do this, and so will their children.
Now I am coming to you. I will not stay in the world now. But these men are still in the world. Holy Father, keep them safe. Keep them safe by the power of your name (the name you gave me), so that they will be one, the same as you and I are one.
The apostles {\cf2\super [9]} were all together. They were constantly praying with the same purpose. Some women, Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were there with the apostles.
When the day of Pentecost {\cf2\super [17]} came, they were all together in one place.
The apostles {\cf2\super [86]} did many miracles {\cf2\super [87]} and powerful things. All the people saw these things. The apostles were together in Solomon’s Porch {\cf2\super [88]} ; they all had the same purpose.
In the same way, we are many people, but in Christ we are all one body. We are the parts of that body. And each part of that body belongs to all the other parts.
I beg you brothers and sisters in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I beg that all of you agree with each other, so that there will be no divisions among you. I beg that you be completely joined together by having the same kind of thinking and the same purpose.
Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Try to be perfect. Do the things I have asked you to do. Agree in your minds with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
Be sure that you live in a way that fits the Good News {\cf2\super [11]} of Christ. Then if I come and visit you or if I am away from you, I will hear good things about you. I will hear that you continue strong with the same purpose and work together like a team for the faith (truth) that comes from the Good News.
So all of you should live together in peace. Try to understand each other. Love each other like brothers. Be kind and humble.
The person who speaks should speak words from God. The person who serves should serve with the strength that God gives. You should do these things so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.