God’s Word Translation
Acts 1:14
14The apostles had a single purpose as they devoted themselves to prayer. They were joined by some women, including Mary (the mother of Jesus), and they were joined by his brothers.
Acts 1:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
- New International Version (NIV)They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
- English Standard Version (ESV)All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
- New King James Version (NKJV)These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Context of Acts 1:14
12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called the Mount of Olives. It is near Jerusalem, about half a mile away. 13When they came into the city, Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon the Zealot, and Judas (son of James) went to the second-story room where they were staying. The apostles had a single purpose as they devoted themselves to prayer. They were joined by some women, including Mary (the mother of Jesus), and they were joined by his brothers. 15At a time when about 120 disciples had gathered together, Peter got up and spoke to them. He said, 16“Brothers, what the Holy Spirit predicted through David in Scripture about Judas had to come true. Judas led the men to arrest Jesus.
Read all of Acts 1Acts 1:14 word by word
Οὗτοι πάντες ἦσαν προσκαρτεροῦντες ὁμοθυμαδὸν τῇ προσευχῇ σὺν γυναιξὶν καὶ Μαριὰμ τῇ μητρὶ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ καὶ τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς αὐτοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- ·εἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- continuedπροσκαρτερέωproskartereō · to continue in/withG4342
- with one accordὁμοθυμαδόνhomothumadon · unitedG3661
- in prayerὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- in prayerπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- supplicationδέησιςdeēsis · petitionG1162
- withσύνsun · withG4862
- the womenγυνήgunē · womanG1135
- MaryΜαρίαMaria Mariam · MaryG3137
- the motherμήτηρmētēr · motherG3384
- of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
Cross-references for Acts 1:14
- Acts 2:1When Pentecost, the fiftieth day after Passover, came, all the believers were together in one place.
- Acts 4:24When they heard this, they were united and loudly prayed to God, “Master, you made the sky, the land, the sea, and everything in them.
- Acts 6:4However, we will devote ourselves to praying and to serving in ways that are related to the word.”
- Matthew 18:19“I can guarantee again that if two of you agree on anything here on earth, my Father in heaven will accept it.
- Matthew 21:22Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
- Luke 11:13Even though you’re evil, you know how to give good gifts to your children. So how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”
- Luke 18:1Jesus used this illustration with his disciples to show them that they need to pray all the time and never give up.
- Luke 24:53They were always in the temple, where they praised God.
- Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people.
- Matthew 27:55Many women were there watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee and had always supported him.
- Mark 15:40Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of young James and Joseph), and Salome.
- Mark 16:1When the day of rest—a holy day, was over, Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of James), and Salome bought spices to go and anoint Jesus.
- Luke 8:2Also, some women were with him. They had been cured from evil spirits and various illnesses. These women were Mary, also called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
- Luke 23:49All his friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance and watched everything.
- Luke 24:10The women were Mary from Magdala, Joanna, and Mary (the mother of James). There were also other women with them. They told the apostles everything.
- John 19:25Jesus’ mother, her sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary from Magdala were standing beside Jesus’ cross.
Commentaries on Acts 1:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14These - continued - in prayer and supplication - Waiting for the promise of the Father, according to the direction of our Lord, Luke 24:49. The words ͅ , and in supplication, are omitted by ABC*DE, both the Syriac, the Coptic, Ethiopic, Armenian, Vulgate, Itala, and some of the primitive fathers. On this evidence, Griesbach has left them out of the text; and others contend for the propriety of this omission, because, say they, ͅ ͅ and ͅ , prayer and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14These all continued - The word “continued” denotes “persevering and constant attention.” The main business was devotion. Acts 6:4, “we will give ourselves continually to the ministry of the word.” Romans 12:12, “continuing instant in prayer”; Romans 13:6, “Attending continually upon this very thing.” It is their main and constant employment. Compare Colossians 4:2. With one accord - Greek: ̔́ homothumadon- “with one mind.” The word denotes the entire…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-14Verses 12-14 God can find hiding-places for his people. They made supplication. All God's people are praying people. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of Christ; but if any is afflicted, let him pray; that will silence cares and fears. They had now a great work to do, and before they entered upon it, they were earnest in prayer to God for his presence. They were waiting for the descent of the Spirit, and abounded in prayer. Those…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14The first disciples came together for worship, fellowship, and prayer (see also 2:42, 46–47; 4:24–31; 5:12; 12:5; 13:1–3). The faithful women who witnessed Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection were there (Luke 23:49, 54–56; 24:1–10, 22). The brothers of Jesus did not believe in him during his earthly ministry (John 7:3–5; compare Matthew 12:46–49). But they became his disciples after his resurrection.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-2612-14. a sabbath day's journey--about two thousand cubits.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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