Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Cross-references

Acts 2:46 Parallel

Acts 2:46 expands on the breaking of bread and fellowship — showing the daily practice that flowed from the devotion described here.

Acts 20:11 Parallel

Acts 20:11 shows Paul breaking bread after raising Eutychus, continuing the practice from Acts 2:42.

Acts 20:7 Parallel

Acts 20:7 records the church gathering on the first day to break bread, a specific instance from Acts 2:42.

Acts 4:23 Parallel

In Acts 4:23, the apostles return to their own company, exemplifying the fellowship described in Acts 2:42.

Acts 5:12-14 shows the church together in Solomon's Portico and believers added, continuing the fellowship of Acts 2:42.

Acts 6:4 Parallel

Acts 6:4 echoes the apostles' resolve to devote themselves to prayer and the word — mirroring the priorities here.

Acts 1:14 Parallel

Acts 1:14 shows the same group devoted to prayer before Pentecost, establishing the continuity of their prayer practice.

Acts 4:31 Parallel

Acts 4:31 records a prayer meeting that results in filling with the Spirit — illustrating the power behind their devotion to prayer.

Acts 14:22 Parallel

Acts 14:22 urges continuing in the faith — a later echo of the steadfast devotion to the apostles' teaching described here.

Acts 11:23 Parallel

Acts 11:23 encourages them to remain with devoted purpose — paralleling the devotion to teaching, fellowship, and prayer found here.

1 Corinthians 11:20-26 gives the institution and meaning of the Lord's Supper, expanding on the breaking of bread mentioned here.

2 Peter 3:2 Parallel

In 2 Peter 3:2, recalling apostles' commands directly parallels devotion to their teaching here.

In Galatians 1:6, Paul rebukes deserting the gospel — contrasting with the steadfast devotion to teaching here.

In Ephesians 2:20, the apostles are the foundation — their teaching here is what the church is built on.

In Colossians 1:23, continuing in faith is urged — echoes the devotion to teaching here.

Colossians 4:2 Related theme

Colossians 4:2 directly commands devotion to prayer with watchfulness and thanksgiving — reinforcing the same discipline.

In 2 Timothy 3:14, 'continue in what you have learned' parallels devotion to apostles' teaching here.

1 John 1:3 Parallel

1 John 1:3 defines fellowship with the Father and Son, the foundation for the communal fellowship in Acts 2:42.

In 1 Corinthians 11:2, Paul commends holding to traditions passed on — parallel to devotion to apostles' teaching here.

1 Corinthians 10:16 explains the cup and bread as participation in Christ, giving theological depth to the breaking of bread in Acts 2:42.

John 8:31 Parallel

John 8:31 ties true discipleship to continuing in Jesus' word — directly reinforcing the persevering devotion to apostolic teaching here.

2 John 1:9 Parallel

In 2 John 1:9, continuing in Christ's teaching is essential — same emphasis as the apostles' teaching in Acts.

Matthew 28:20 Historical context

Matthew 28:20 commands teaching and promises Jesus' presence, the foundation for the apostles' teaching and the church's devotion.

1 John 2:19 Contrast

1 John 2:19 shows false believers leaving fellowship, contrasting with the steadfast devotion in Acts 2:42.

Mark 4:17 Contrast

Mark 4:17 shows those who fall away when trouble comes — opposite of the persevering devotion to fellowship and teaching here.

Mark 4:16 Contrast

Mark 4:16 describes those who receive the word with joy but lack depth — contrasting with the lasting devotion shown here.

Hebrews 10:25 urges not neglecting assembly — supporting the fellowship and breaking of bread practices here.

1 John 1:7 Parallel

1 John 1:7 links walking in the light to fellowship, reflecting the fellowship practice in Acts 2:42.

Proverbs 4:13 urges holding firmly to instruction, echoing the church's devotion to the apostles' teaching.

Jude 1:20 Related theme

Jude 1:20 calls for building up faith and praying in the Holy Spirit — connecting to the teaching and prayer aspects.

2 Peter 3:18 calls believers to grow in grace and knowledge, echoing the devotion to apostles' teaching in Acts 2:42.

In 2 Timothy 3:10, Paul's devotion to teaching mirrors the early church's commitment to apostles' teaching in Acts.

Ephesians 6:18 Related theme

Ephesians 6:18 expands on prayer in the Spirit on all occasions — adding depth to the prayer commitment seen here.

Romans 12:12 Related theme

Romans 12:12 exhorts believers to be faithful in prayer — a general call that aligns with the prayer devotion described here.

James 1:25 Parallel

In James 1:25, continuing in the perfect law parallels the early church's devotion to apostles' teaching.

Proverbs 13:20 advises walking with the wise, paralleling the church's fellowship with the apostles.