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Acts 2:42

They committed themselves to what the apostles had taught them, and to the fellowship of the believers, “breaking bread” and praying together.

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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

41Those who accepted what he'd said were baptized, adding about three thousand people to the group of believers that day.

43Everyone was in awe, and many miracles and signs were done through the apostles.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16Likewise the seeds on the rocky ground illustrate those who hear the word, and happily accept it right away.

John 8:31Then Jesus said to those Jews who trusted in him, “If you follow my teaching then you really are my disciples.

Acts 2:46Day after day they continued to meet together in the Temple, and ate together in their homes. They enjoyed their meals humbly and happily. They praised God, and everyone thought favorably of them.

Acts 4:31When they had finished praying, the building they were meeting in was shaken. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 6:4We ourselves will give our full attention to prayer and the ministry of spreading the word.”

Acts 14:22They encouraged the believers to remain firm and to continue to trust in Jesus. “We have to go through many trials to enter God's kingdom,” they said.

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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