40. Peter said many other things to warn them. He begged them, "Save yourselves from these evil people."
41. Those who accepted his message were baptized. About 3,000 people joined the believers that day.
42. The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared life together. They broke bread and ate together. And they prayed.
43. Everyone felt that God was near. The apostles did many wonders and miraculous signs.
44. All the believers were together. They shared everything they had.
45. They sold what they owned. They gave each other everything they needed.
46. Every day they met together in the temple courtyard. In their homes they broke bread and ate together. Their hearts were glad and honest and true.