Acts 2:42

They continued steadfastly in the emissaries’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

World Messianic Bible British

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

41Then those who gladly received his word were immersed. There were added that day about three thousand souls.

43Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the emissaries.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.

John 8:31Yeshua therefore said to those Judeans who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.

Acts 2:46Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 4:31When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Acts 6:4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”

Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.

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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