Parallel Verses New International Version They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. King James Bible And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Darby Bible Translation And they persevered in the teaching and fellowship of the apostles, in breaking of bread and prayers. World English Bible They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer. Young's Literal Translation and they were continuing stedfastly in the teaching of the apostles, and the fellowship, and the breaking of the bread, and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine - They received it, retained it, and acted on its principles. And fellowship - Κοινωνιᾳ, community; meaning association for religious and spiritual purposes, The community of goods cannot be meant; for this is mentioned Acts 2:44, Acts 2:45, where it is said, they had all things common. And in breaking of bread - Whether this means the holy eucharist, or their common meals, it is difficult to say. The Syriac understands it of the former. Breaking of bread was that act which preceded a feast or meal, and which was performed by the master of the house, when he pronounced the blessing - what we would call grace before meat. See the form on Matthew 26:26 (note). And in prayers - In supplications to God for an increase of grace and life in their own souls; for establishment in the truth which they had received, and for the extension of the kingdom of Christ in the salvation of men. Behold the employment of the primitive and apostolic Church. 1. They were builded up on the foundation of the prophets and apostles, Jesus Christ himself being the corner stone. 2. They continued steadfastly in that doctrine which they had so evidently received from God. 3. They were separated from the world, and lived in a holy Christian fellowship, strengthening and building up each other in their most holy faith. 4. They were frequent in breaking bread; in remembrance that Jesus Christ died for them. 5. They continued in prayers; knowing that they could be no longer faithful than while they were upheld by their God; and knowing also that they could not expect his grace to support them, unless they humbly and earnestly prayed for its continuance. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge they. Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all... Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith... fellowship. Acts 5:12-14 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders worked among the people... in breaking. and in prayers. Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit... Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Library November 25 EveningWhosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall he saved.--ACTS 2:21. Manasseh did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, after the abominations of the heathen, and he reared up altars for Baal. And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord. And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.--And … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path Pentecost Peter's First Sermon The Historical and Spiritual Causes of the Death of Christ Cross References Luke 24:30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 2:46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. Acts 20:11 Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking until daylight, he left. 1 Corinthians 10:16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 14:6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction? 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