Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Holman Bible

But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry.”

International Standard Version

Then we'll devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

A Conservative Version

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word.

American Standard Version

But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

Amplified

But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

An Understandable Version

But we will continue earnestly in prayer and the preaching of God's word."

Anderson New Testament

but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

Bible in Basic English

Then we will give all our time to prayer and the teaching of the word.

Common New Testament

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

Daniel Mace New Testament

whilst we shall continue our applications to prayer, and to preaching.

Darby Translation

but we will give ourselves up to prayer and the ministry of the word.

Godbey New Testament

and we will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.

Goodspeed New Testament

while we devote ourselves to prayer and to delivering the message."

John Wesley New Testament

But we will constantly attend to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Julia Smith Translation

And we will persevere in prayer, and the service of the word.

King James 2000

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Lexham Expanded Bible

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

Modern King James verseion

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

but we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word."

Moffatt New Testament

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

Montgomery New Testament

"But we will give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word."

NET Bible

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

New Heart English Bible

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."

Noyes New Testament

but we will give ourselves closely to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Sawyer New Testament

but we will attend continually to prayer, and the ministry of the word.

The Emphasized Bible

But, we, unto prayer and unto the ministry of the word, will give constant attention.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

While we, for our part, will devote ourselves to Prayer, and to the delivery of the Message."

Webster

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Weymouth New Testament

But, as for us, we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the delivery of the Message."

Williams New Testament

while we will go on devoting ourselves to prayer and the word of God."

World English Bible

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."

Worrell New Testament

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

Worsley New Testament

but we will constantly attend to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Youngs Literal Translation

and we to prayer, and to the ministration of the word, will give ourselves continually.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

we
ἡμεῖς 
hemeis 
we, us, we ourselves
Usage: 120

προσκαρτερέω 
Proskartereo 
Usage: 10

to prayer
προσευχή 
Proseuche 
Usage: 31

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

to the ministry
διακονία 
Diakonia 
Usage: 33

Context Readings

The First Seven Deacons Appointed

3 Therefore brothers select seven men who have a good reputation. Men who are full of spirit and wisdom that we may appoint to take care of this business. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch,

Cross References

Acts 1:14

They all continued united in earnest prayer. The women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were also there.

Acts 2:42

They continued devoting themselves to doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 13:2-3

As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.

Acts 20:19-31

serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials that came on me by the plots of the Jews.

Romans 1:9

God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

Romans 12:6-8

We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

1 Corinthians 9:16

Though I preach the good news I do not brag about it. Preaching the good news is my duty (obligation) and I must do it! It would be terrible if I did not preach the good news!

Ephesians 1:15-17

For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus that is among you, and the love you show all the holy ones.

Ephesians 3:14-21

For this cause I bow my knees to the Father.

Philippians 1:4

I always offer prayer filled with joy for you,

Philippians 1:9-11

I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment.

Colossians 1:9-13

Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)

Colossians 2:1

Let me tell you how hard I worked for you, for the people in Laodicea, and for all others who do not personally know me.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

Colossians 4:17

Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.

1 Timothy 4:13-16

Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.

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