Parallel Verses
Moffatt New Testament
They devoted themselves to the instruction given by the apostles and to fellowship, breaking bread and praying together.
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.
Amplified
They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to
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.
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
Interlinear
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Proskartereo
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References
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 those who accepted what he said were baptized; about three thousand souls were brought in, that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the instruction given by the apostles and to fellowship, breaking bread and praying together. 43 Awe fell on everyone, and many wonders and signs were performed by the apostles [in Jerusalem].
Names
Cross References
Acts 1:14
All these men resorted with one mind to prayer, together with the women, with Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers.
Acts 20:7
On the first day of the week we met for the breaking of bread; Paul addressed them, as he was to leave next day, and he prolonged his address till midnight
Acts 2:46
Day after day they resorted with one accord to the temple and broke bread together in their own homes; they ate with a glad and simple heart,
John 8:31-32
So Jesus addressed the Jews who had believed him, saying, "If you abide by what I say, you are really disciples of mine:
Mark 4:16-17
Similarly those who are sown 'on stony soil' are the people who on hearing the word accept it with enthusiasm;
Luke 24:35
Then they related their own experience on the road and how they had recognized him when he broke the loaf.
Acts 4:23
On being released they went to their friends and related what the high priests and elders had said;
Acts 4:31
At their prayer the place of meeting was shaken, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, speaking God's word fearlessly;
Acts 5:12-14
[Move first half of vs to start of vs 15] Many miracles and wonders were performed among the people by the apostles. Now they all without exception met in the portico of Solomon.
Acts 6:4
but we will continue to devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word."
Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold by the faith, and telling them that "we have to get into the Realm of God through many a trouble."
Acts 20:11
Then he went upstairs, broke bread, and ate; finally, after conversing awhile with them till the dawn, he went away.
Romans 12:12
let your hope be a joy to you; be stedfast in trouble, attend to prayer,
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
The cup of blessing, which we bless, is that not participating in the blood of Christ? The bread we break, is that not participating in the body of Christ?
1 Corinthians 10:21
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and also the cup of daemons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and also of the table of daemons.
1 Corinthians 11:2
I commend you for always bearing me in mind and for maintaining the traditions I passed on to you.
1 Corinthians 11:20-26
But this makes it impossible for you to eat the 'Lord's' supper when you hold your gatherings.
Galatians 1:6
I am astonished you are hastily shifting like this, deserting Him who called you by Christ's grace and going over to another gospel.
Ephesians 2:20
you are a building that rests on the apostles and prophets as its foundation, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone;
Ephesians 6:18
praying at all times in the Spirit with all manner of prayer and entreaty ??be alive to that, attend to it unceasingly, interceding on behalf of all the saints
Colossians 4:2
Attend to your prayers, maintain your zest for prayer by thanksgiving;
2 Timothy 3:14
but hold you to what you have been taught, hold to your convictions, remember who your teachers were,
Hebrews 10:39
We are not the men to shrink back and be lost, but to have faith and so to win our souls.
2 Peter 3:1-2
This is the second letter I have already written to you, beloved, stirring up your pure mind by way of reminder,
2 Peter 3:17-18
Now, beloved, you are forewarned: mind you are not carried away by the error of the lawless and so lose your proper footing;
1 John 1:7
but if we live and move within the light, as he is within the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin.
1 John 2:19
They withdrew from us, but they did not belong to us; had they belonged to us, they would have remained with us, but they withdrew to make it plain that they are none of us.
Jude 1:20
But do you, beloved, build up yourselves on your most holy faith and pray in the holy Spirit,