King James Version
Acts 2:42 in the King James Version says “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
Acts 2:42 · KJV
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
And all that believed were together , and had all things common;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“stedfastly”
G4342to 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 pers
“in the apostles”
G652a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“fellowship”
G2842partnership, i.e., (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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