Acts 2:42

Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

41Therefore, those who accepted his discourse were baptized. And about three thousand souls were added on that day.

43And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16And similarly, there are those who were sown upon stony ground. These, when they have heard the word, immediately accept it with gladness.

John 8:31Therefore, Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him: “If you will abide in my word, you will truly be my disciples.

Acts 2:46Also, they continued, daily, to be of one accord in the temple and to break bread among the houses; and they took their meals with exultation and simplicity of heart,

Acts 4:31And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was moved. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they were speaking the Word of God with confidence.

Acts 6:4Yet truly, we will be continually in prayer and in the ministry of the Word.”

Acts 14:22And when they had established priests for them in each church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed.

Matthew Henry on Acts 2:38-42

Peter's Sermon at Jerusalem. 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did… Read the whole commentary →

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