Acts 2:42

and they were persevering in the teaching of the apostles and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;

43And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were wrought by the apostles in Jerusalem; and there was a great fear upon all.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16And those who are sowed upon the rocks are likewise, those who, when they may hear the word, immediately with joy receive it.

John 8:31Then Jesus said to the Jews, who believed on Him, If you may abide in my word, you are truly my disciples;

Acts 2:46And daily of one accord in the temple they were persevering; and breaking bread from house to house, they received their food with gladness and purity of heart,

Acts 4:31And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.

Acts 6:4and we will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.

Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into 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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