that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed 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 talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.

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

When you come together, it is not the Lord's supper that you eat.

And in prayers

All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.

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

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

not neglecting to meet 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, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,