Acts 2:42

And they persevered in the doctrine of the legates; and were associated together in prayer, and in breaking the eucharist.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

41And some of them readily received his discourse, and believed, and were baptized. And there were added, on that day, about three thousand souls.

43And fear was on every mind: and many signs and prodigies were wrought by the hand of the legates in Jerusalem.

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Cross References

Mark 4:16And those sown on the rock, are they who, when they hear the word, immediately with joy receive it.

John 8:31And Jesus said to those Jews who believed on him: If ye continue in my word, ye will be truly my disciples.

Acts 2:46And they continued daily in the temple, with one soul: and at home, they broke bread and took food rejoicing, and in the simplicity of their heart.

Acts 4:31And when they had prayed and made supplications, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 6:4and we will continue in prayer, and in the ministration of the word.

Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, and entreating them to persevere in the faith; and they told them, that it was necessary, through much affliction, 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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