Acts 2:42
Good News Translation
They spent their time in learning from the apostles, taking part in the fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals and the prayers.

New Revised Standard Version
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Contemporary English Version
They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together.

New American Bible
They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they were persevering in the doctrine of the apostles and in the communication of the breaking of bread and in prayers.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And they were persevering in the doctrine of the apostles and in the communication of the breaking of bread and in prayers.

they.

Acts 2:46 And continuing daily with one accord in the temple and breaking bread from house to house, they took their meat with gladness and simplicity of heart:

Acts 11:23 Who, when he was come and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.

Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith: and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Mark 4:16,17 And these likewise are they that are sown on the stony ground: who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy. . . .

John 8:31,32 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him: If you continue in my word, you shall be my disciples indeed. . . .

1 Corinthians 11:2 Now I praise you, brethren, that in all things you are mindful of me and keep my ordinances as I have delivered them to you.

Galatians 1:6 I wonder that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, unto another gospel.

Ephesians 2:20 Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone:

Colossians 1:23 If so ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and immoveable from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which is preached in all the creation that is under heaven: whereof I Paul am made a minister.

2 Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in those things which thou hast learned and which have been committed to thee. Knowing of whom thou hast learned them:

Hebrews 10:39 But we are not the children of withdrawing unto perdition, but of faith to the saving of the soul.

2 Peter 3:1,2,17,18 Behold this second epistle I write to you, my dearly beloved, in which, I stir up by way of admonition your sincere mind: . . .

1 John 2:19 They went out from us but they were not of us. For if they had been of us, they would no doubt have remained with us: but that they may be manifest, that they are not all of us.

fellowship.

Acts 4:23 And being let go, they came to their own company and related all that the chief priests and ancients had said to them.

Acts 5:12-14 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. . . .

1 John 1:3,7 That which we have seen and have heard, we declare unto you: that you also may have fellowship with us and our fellowship may be with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. . . .

in breaking.

Acts 20:7,11 And on the first day of the week, when we were assembled to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, being to depart on the morrow. And he continued his speech until midnight. . . .

1 Corinthians 10:16,17,21 The chalice of benediction which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? And the bread which we break, is it not the partaking of the body of the Lord? . . .

1 Corinthians 11:20-26 When you come therefore together into one place, it is not now to eat the Lord's supper. . . .

and in prayers.

Acts 1:14 All these were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was moved wherein they were assembled: and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost: and they spoke the word of God with confidence.

Acts 6:4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.

Ephesians 6:18 By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit: and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints:

Colossians 4:2 Be instant in prayer: watching in it with thanksgiving.

Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking our assembly, as some are accustomed: but comforting one anther, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.

Jude 1:20 But you, my beloved, building yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

Context
The Fellowship of Believers
41They therefore that received his word were baptized: and there were added in that day about three thousand souls. 42And they were persevering in the doctrine of the apostles and in the communication of the breaking of bread and in prayers. 43And fear came upon every soul. Many wonders also and signs were done by the apostles in Jerusalem: and there was great fervor in all.…
Cross References
Luke 24:30
And it came to pass, whilst he was at table with them, he took bread and blessed and brake and gave to them.

Acts 1:14
All these were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Acts 2:46
And continuing daily with one accord in the temple and breaking bread from house to house, they took their meat with gladness and simplicity of heart:

Acts 20:7
And on the first day of the week, when we were assembled to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, being to depart on the morrow. And he continued his speech until midnight.

Acts 20:11
Then going up and breaking bread and tasting and having talked a long time to them, until daylight, so he departed.

1 Corinthians 10:16
The chalice of benediction which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? And the bread which we break, is it not the partaking of the body of the Lord?

1 Corinthians 14:6
But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either in revelation or in knowledge or in prophecy or in doctrine?

Philippians 1:5
For your communication in the gospel of Christ, from the first day unto now.

Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking our assembly, as some are accustomed: but comforting one anther, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.

Acts 2:41
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