Acts 1:14

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Cross-references

Acts 6:4 Parallel

In Acts 6:4, the apostles prioritize prayer and word ministry, directly continuing the devotion shown here.

In Acts 4:24-31, the church's unified prayer after persecution mirrors the same devoted prayerfulness from Acts 1:14.

Acts 2:42 Parallel

In Acts 2:42, the early church's devotion to prayers continues the same prayerful dedication seen here.

Acts 2:1 Historical context

In Acts 2:1, the same 'with one accord' phrase shows their unity culminating in the Spirit's arrival — the answer to this prayer.

Acts 15:25 Parallel

Acts 15:25 uses 'of one mind' — the same Greek phrase as here — to describe the Jerusalem council's unity, echoing the prayer meeting's harmony.

Acts 5:12 Parallel

Acts 5:12 shows the same 'one accord' now visible in public worship and miracles, extending the unified devotion from the upper room.

Acts 4:32 Parallel

In Acts 4:32, the 'one heart and soul' of the believers mirrors the 'one mind' in prayer here — unity deepens from devotion to shared possessions.

Matthew 13:55 names Jesus’ brothers — James, Joseph, Simon, Judas — the same brothers present in the upper room.

John 19:25 Historical context

John 19:25 identifies Mary the mother of Jesus at the cross — the same Mary now praying with the disciples in the upper room.

Luke 24:53 Historical context

Luke 24:53 shows the same disciples continually in the temple praising God, extending the prayer context of Acts 1:14.

Luke 24:10 Historical context

Luke 24:10 names Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary mother of James, and others who reported the resurrection, identifying the women in Acts 1:14.

Luke 23:55 Historical context

Luke 23:55 shows the women from Galilee observing the tomb, tying them directly to the prayer gathering in Acts 1:14.

Luke 23:49 Historical context

Luke 23:49 depicts the women from Galilee standing at the cross, the same group later devoted to prayer in Acts 1:14.

Luke 11:13 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 11:13, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to those who ask — this prayer meeting is the asking that leads to Pentecost.

In Matthew 18:20, Jesus promises his presence when two or three gather in his name — the disciples here gather in prayer.

Matthew 27:55 Historical context

Matthew 27:55 names the women who followed Jesus from Galilee, identifying the women mentioned in Acts 1:14.

In Mark 3:31-35, Jesus says his true family does God’s will — here Mary and brothers are part of that faithful community.

Mark 15:40 Historical context

Mark 15:40 lists Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James, and Salome watching the cross — the same women present in Acts 1:14.

Mark 16:1 Historical context

Mark 16:1 records the same women going to the tomb, confirming their continued presence with the disciples in Acts 1:14.

Luke 8:2 Historical context

Luke 8:2 introduces Mary Magdalene and other women healed by Jesus, giving background to those in Acts 1:14.

Luke 8:3 Historical context

Luke 8:3 names Joanna, Susanna, and others who supported Jesus' ministry, linking them to the women in Acts 1:14.

Luke 18:1 Parallel

In Luke 18:1, Jesus teaches persistent prayer — this prayer meeting embodies that persistence and devotion.

John 2:12 Parallel

John 2:12 shows Mary and brothers traveling with Jesus early in his ministry — now they are with the disciples in the upper room.

Luke 8:20 Parallel

Luke 8:20 reports Mary and brothers wanting to see Jesus — here they are united with the believers in prayer after his ascension.

Matthew 12:46 shows Mary and brothers seeking Jesus — in Acts they are now inside with the disciples, a shift from outside to inside.

1 Corinthians 9:5 mentions the 'brothers of the Lord' — the same family group present with Mary in this prayer meeting.

John 19:26 Parallel

In John 19:26, Jesus entrusts Mary to John — here she is among the believers, showing that care continued after the resurrection.

In Matthew 18:19, Jesus promises that united prayer will be answered, grounding the disciples' agreement in prayer here.

Romans 12:12 commands 'devoted to prayer' — a direct call to practice the continual devotion exemplified by the disciples here.

Ephesians 6:18 exhorts persistent prayer in the Spirit, echoing the devotion to prayer seen in Acts 1:14.

Hebrews 10:25 Related theme

Hebrews 10:25 warns against forsaking assembly — the very practice of gathering together that the disciples model here in devoted prayer.