Parallel Verses
Amplified
They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to
New American Standard Bible
They were
King James Version
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Holman Bible
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching,
International Standard Version
The believers continued to devote themselves to what the apostles were teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer.
A Conservative Version
And they were continuing steadfastly in the apostles doctrine, and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and the prayers.
American Standard Version
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.
An Understandable Version
And these [new converts] continued regularly [to listen] to the teaching of the apostles and to share with them; they broke bread [in memory of Jesus] and continued praying.
Anderson New Testament
And they attended constantly to the teaching of the apostles, and the fellowship, and the breaking of bread, and the prayers.
Bible in Basic English
And they kept their attention fixed on the Apostles' teaching and were united together in the taking of broken bread and in prayer.
Common New Testament
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Daniel Mace New Testament
they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Darby Translation
And they persevered in the teaching and fellowship of the apostles, in breaking of bread and prayers.
Godbey New Testament
and they were persevering in the teaching of the apostles and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Goodspeed New Testament
And they devoted themselves to the teaching and the society of the apostles, the breaking of bread, and prayer.
John Wesley New Testament
And they continued stedfast in the teaching of the apostles, and the fellowship, and the breaking of bread, and the prayers.
Julia Smith Translation
And they were persevering in the teaching of the sent, and in mutual participation, and breaking of bread, and prayers.
King James 2000
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they were devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayers.
Modern King James verseion
And they were continuing steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine, and in fellowship and in the breaking of the loaves, and in prayers.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they continued in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayer.
Moffatt New Testament
They devoted themselves to the instruction given by the apostles and to fellowship, breaking bread and praying together.
Montgomery New Testament
and they stedfastly continued in the teaching of the apostles, and in the fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.
NET Bible
They were devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
New Heart English Bible
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Noyes New Testament
And they were constantly attending on the teaching of the apostles, and the imparting [of their substance], the breaking of bread, and the prayers.
Sawyer New Testament
and they attended constantly to the teaching and companionship of the apostles, the breaking of bread and the prayers.
The Emphasized Bible
And they went on to give constant attention - unto the teaching of the apostles, and unto the fellowship, unto the breaking of bread, and unto the prayers.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And they persevered stedfastly in the doctrine of the apostles, and in communion, and in breaking bread, and in prayers.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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.
Webster
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Weymouth New Testament
and they were constant in listening to the teaching of the Apostles and in their attendance at the Communion, that is, the Breaking of the Bread, and at prayer.
Williams New Testament
And they devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship with one another, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
World English Bible
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Worrell New Testament
and they were constantly attending the teaching of the apostles and the fellowship, and the breaking of bread, and the prayers.
Worsley New Testament
And they continued stedfast in the apostles doctrine, and fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Character » Of saints » Steadfast
Character of saints » Steadfast
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Communion of saints » Exemplified
Communion of the lord's supper » Was continually partaken of, by the primitive church
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Saints abide in
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Christ, in going to the cross
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Christ, in going to the cross
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Christ, in going to the cross
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In continuing in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship
Topics
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American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 2:42
Images Acts 2:42
Prayers for Acts 2:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Generous And Growing Church
41
So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about
Names
Cross References
Acts 1:14
All these with one mind and one purpose were continually devoting themselves to prayer, [waiting together] along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Acts 20:7
Now on the first day of the week (Sunday), when we were gathered together to break bread (share communion), Paul began talking with them, intending to leave the next day; and he kept on with his message until midnight.
Acts 2:46
Day after day they met in the temple [area] continuing with one mind, and breaking bread in various private homes. They were eating their meals together with joy and generous hearts,
Hebrews 10:25
not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching.
John 8:31-32
So Jesus was saying to the Jews who had believed Him,
1 John 1:3
what we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship [as partners] with us. And indeed our fellowship [which is a distinguishing mark of born-again believers] is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
Mark 4:16-17
Luke 24:35
They began describing in detail what had happened on the road, and how Jesus was recognized by them when He broke the bread.
Acts 4:23
After Peter and John were released, they returned to their own [people] and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place where they were meeting together was shaken [a sign of God’s presence]; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness and courage.
Acts 5:12-14
At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders (attesting miracles) were continually taking place among the people. And by common consent they all met together [at the temple] in [the covered porch called] Solomon’s portico.
Acts 6:4
But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.
Acts 14:22
strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
Acts 20:11
When Paul had gone back upstairs and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked [informally and confidentially] with them for a long time—until daybreak [in fact]—and then he left.
Romans 12:12
constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Is the cup of blessing which we bless [at the Lord’s Supper] not a sharing in the blood of Christ? [Indeed it is.] Is the bread which we break not a sharing in the body of Christ? [Indeed it is.]
1 Corinthians 10:21
You cannot drink [both] the Lord’s cup and the cup of demons. You cannot share in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons [thereby becoming partners with them].
1 Corinthians 11:2
I praise and appreciate you because you remember me in everything and you firmly hold to the
1 Corinthians 11:20-26
So when you meet together, it is not to eat the
Galatians 1:6
I am astonished and extremely irritated that you are so quickly shifting your allegiance and deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different [even contrary] gospel;
Ephesians 2:20
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone,
Ephesians 6:18
With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all
Colossians 1:23
[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed
Colossians 4:2
Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.
2 Timothy 3:14
But as for you, continue in the things that you have learned and of which you are convinced [holding tightly to the truths], knowing from whom you learned them,
Hebrews 10:39
But
2 Peter 3:1-2
Beloved, I am now writing you this second letter. In this [as in the first one], I am stirring up your untainted mind to remind you,
2 Peter 3:17-18
Therefore, [let me warn you] beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of
1 John 1:7
but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].
1 John 2:19
They went out from us [seeming at first to be Christians], but they were not really of us [because they were not truly born again and spiritually transformed]; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out [teaching false doctrine], so that it would be clearly shown that none of them are of us.
Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,