Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.

All who believed were together and had all things in common;

they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds

to all, as any had need.

Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home

and ate their food with glad and generous

hearts,

praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Acts 2:43-47

(NRSV)