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# they devoted themselves with one purpose in the temple
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You may need to supply the words that have been omitted in this ellipse. What they devoted themselves to doing is stated in verse 42. Alternate translation: "they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching with one purpose in the temple"
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# with one purpose
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This phrase translates a word that speaks of people who agree with each other and who work together to accomplish a common purpose.
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# They also broke bread in homes
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Bread was part of their meals. Alternate translation: "They also ate meals together in their homes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# with glad and humble hearts
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Here "heart" is a metonym for a person's emotions. Alternate translation: "joyfully and humbly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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