New Living Translation
Acts 1:14
14They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
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 the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile. 13When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying. Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), and Judas (son of James). They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus. 15During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them. 16“Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David.
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 2:1On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.
- Acts 4:24When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God: “O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—
- Acts 6:4Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
- Matthew 18:19“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.
- Matthew 21:22You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”
- Luke 11:13So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”
- Luke 18:1One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
- Luke 24:53And they spent all of their time in the Temple, praising God.
- Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
- Matthew 27:55And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance.
- Mark 15:40Some women were there, watching from a distance, including Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James the younger and of Joseph), and Salome.
- Mark 16:1Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went out and purchased burial spices so they could anoint Jesus’ body.
- Luke 8:2along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons;
- Luke 23:49But Jesus’ friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching.
- Luke 24:10It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened.
- John 19:25Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene.
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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