Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the Common life of the church, to the breaking of the bread and to 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

41So those who accepted his teaching were baptized, and about three thousand people joined the disciples on that day alone.

43A deep impression was made on everyone, and many wonders and signs were done at the hands of the apostles.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16So, too, those meant by the seed sown on the rocky places are the people who, when they have heard the message, at once accept it joyfully;

John 8:31So Jesus went on to say to those who had believed him, “If you remain constant to my message, you are truly my disciples;

Acts 2:46Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the Temple Courts, and to the breaking of bread at their homes, while they partook of their food in simple-hearted gladness, praising God, and winning the goodwill of all the people.

Acts 4:31When their prayer was ended, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to tell God’s message fearlessly.

Acts 6:4while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer, and to the delivery of the message.”

Acts 14:22reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the kingdom of God.

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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