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Acts 2

Acts 2:42 KJV (With Strong’s)

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42
And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
s they continued stedfastly
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
proskartereo (Greek #4342)
to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor)
KJV usage: attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).
Pronounce: pros-kar-ter-eh'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 2594
in
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
didache (Greek #1322)
instruction (the act or the matter)
KJV usage: doctrine, hath been taught.
Pronounce: did-akh-ay'
Origin: from 1321
the apostles’
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
doctrine
didache (Greek #1322)
instruction (the act or the matter)
KJV usage: doctrine, hath been taught.
Pronounce: did-akh-ay'
Origin: from 1321
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
fellowship
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
koinonia (Greek #2842)
partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
KJV usage: (to) communicate(-ation), communion, (contri-)distribution, fellowship.
Pronounce: koy-nohn-ee'-ah
Origin: from 2844
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in breaking
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
klasis (Greek #2800)
fracture (the act)
KJV usage: breaking.
Pronounce: klas'-is
Origin: from 2806
of bread
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
artos (Greek #740)
bread (as raised) or a loaf
KJV usage: (shew-)bread, loaf.
Pronounce: ar'-tos
Origin: from 142
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in prayers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
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1 Cor. 11:2• 2Now I praise you that in all things ye remember me, and hold fast the traditions according as I delivered [them] to you. (1 Cor. 11:2)
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Heb. 10:25• 25not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together as [is] a custom for some, but encouraging, and by so much rather as ye see the day drawing near. (Heb. 10:25)

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Apostle,
Bread,
Fellowship,
Lord's Table, The; The Lord's Supper,
Prayer

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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they.
Acts 2:46• 46And day by day, continuing with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they did take their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, (Acts 2:46)
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Acts 11:23• 23who on arriving and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide by the Lord. (Acts 11:23)
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Acts 14:22• 22establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting [them] to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22)
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Mark 4:16‑17• 16{i}And these are they in like manner who are sown upon the rocky places,{/i} who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
 17and have no root in themselves, but are for a time; then, tribulation or persecution arising for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. (Mark 4:16‑17)
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John 8:31‑32• 31Jesus therefore said to the Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples;
 32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31‑32)
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1 Cor. 11:2• 2Now I praise you that in all things ye remember me, and hold fast the traditions according as I delivered [them] to you. (1 Cor. 11:2)
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Gal. 1:6• 6I wonder that thus quickly ye are being removed from him that called you in Christ's grace to a different gospel (Gal. 1:6)
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Eph. 2:20• 20being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner-stone, (Eph. 2:20)
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Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith grounded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel (which ye heard, that was preached in the whole creation under the heaven), of which I, Paul, became servant; (Col. 1:23)
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2 Tim. 3:14• 14But abide thou in those things which thou didst learn and wast persuaded of, knowing of whom thou didst learn [them]; (2 Tim. 3:14)
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Heb. 10:39• 39But we are not of drawing back unto perdition but of faith unto soul-saving. (Heb. 10:39)
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2 Peter 3:1‑2,17‑18• 1This already a second epistle, beloved, I write to you, in both which I stir up your pure mind by putting in remembrance,
 2that ye be mindful of the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour [by] your apostles;
 17Ye therefore, beloved, knowing beforehand, be on your guard lest, led away along with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.
 18But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: to him [be] the glory both now and unto eternity's day. Amen. (2 Peter 3:1‑2,17‑18)
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1 John 2:19• 19From us they went out, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have abode with us, but [they went out] that they might be manifested that none are of us. (1 John 2:19)
fellowship.
Acts 4:23• 23But being let go they came unto their own [company], and reported all that the chief priests and the elders said unto them. (Acts 4:23)
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Acts 5:12‑14• 12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; and they were all of one accord in the porch of Solomon.
 13And of the rest durst no man join them; but the people magnified them;
 14and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women: (Acts 5:12‑14)
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1 John 1:3,7• 3that which we have seen and have heard we report to you also, that ye also may have fellowship with us; yea, and our fellowship [is] with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
 7But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus [Christ] his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (1 John 1:3,7)
in breaking.
Acts 20:7,11• 7And on the first [day] of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed to them, about to depart on the morrow, and prolonged the word till midnight.
 11And when he went up and broke the bread and had eaten, and conversed with them a long while till daybreak, so he departed. (Acts 20:7,11)
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1 Cor. 10:16‑17,21• 16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not fellowship with the blood of the Christ? The loaf which we break, is it not fellowship with the body of the Christ?
 17Because we, the many, are one loaf, one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
 21Ye cannot drink [the] Lord's cup, and a cup of demons; ye cannot partake of [the] Lord's table, and of a table of demons. (1 Cor. 10:16‑17,21)
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1 Cor. 11:20‑26• 20When therefore ye come together into the same [place], there is no eating of [the] Lord's supper.
 21For each in eating taketh his own supper before [others]; and one is hungry, and another drinketh excessively.
 22Have ye not then houses for eating and drinking? or despise ye the church of God, and put shame on those that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you? In this I do not praise.
 23For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, in the night in which he was being delivered up, took bread;
 24and, having given thanks, he brake [it], and said, This is my body, which [is] for you: this do in remembrance of me.
 25In like manner also the cup, after having supped, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink [it], in remembrance of me.
 26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye announce the death of the Lord till he come. (1 Cor. 11:20‑26)
and in prayers.
Acts 1:14• 14These all with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer, with [certain] women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14)
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Acts 4:31• 31And when they prayed, the place wherein they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31)
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Acts 6:4• 4but we for our part will give ourselves closely to prayer and the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)
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Rom. 12:12• 12in hope rejoicing; in tribulation enduring, in prayer persevering; (Rom. 12:12)
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Eph. 6:18• 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:18)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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Heb. 10:25• 25not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together as [is] a custom for some, but encouraging, and by so much rather as ye see the day drawing near. (Heb. 10:25)
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Jude 20• 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in [the] Holy Spirit, (Jude 20)
• The One Who gives the little bud of apprehension now, will give the full flower afterward (Luke 24:45; Acts 2:42). (“Hunt’s Sayings - 435” by R. Hunt)
• It was not merely a moral change, but a power which set aside all the motives that individualized those who had received it, by uniting them as one soul and in one mind. (“Acts 2” by J.N. Darby)
• For “teaching,” however valuable, is not enough without “fellowship"; and few weigh how much they owe to the presence and living commentary on the truth which sharing it all together in practice furnishes. Then “the breaking of bread” has a most influential place, both keeping the Lord continually before the saints in His unspeakable grace and suffering. (“Acts 2:37-49” by W. Kelly)
• Nor are “the prayers,” meaning I suppose the united or common prayers of the saints, left out of this weighty record; for none can neglect “the prayers” without loss otherwise irreparable. (“Acts 2:37-49” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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42
And they persevered in the teachingc and fellowship of the apostles, in breaking of bread and prayers.

JND Translation Notes

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As ch. 13.12; 1 Cor. 14.26.

W. Kelly Translation

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42
And they persevered in the apostles’ teaching and fellowshipa, the breaking of bread and the prayers.

WK Translation Notes

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a
See footnote 2:41.