that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

In breaking

On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?

Therefore when you meet together, it is not the Lord's supper that you eat,

And in prayers

All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.

But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be faithful in prayer.

Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the Day drawing near.

But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;