Acts 6:4

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Cross-references

Acts 1:14 Parallel

In Acts 1:14, the early believers devote themselves to prayer, prefiguring the apostles' continued devotion to prayer in Acts 6.

Acts 2:42 Parallel

Acts 2:42 shows the early church devoted to teaching, fellowship, and prayer — the same priorities the apostles commit to here.

Acts 10:9 Parallel

In Acts 10:9, Peter's regular prayer habit echoes the apostles' stated devotion to prayer in the early church.

Acts 13:2 Parallel

In Acts 13:2, worship and prayer lead to missionary commissioning, reflecting the apostles' priority of prayer for ministry.

Acts 13:3 Parallel

In Acts 13:3, fasting and prayer precede the sending of Barnabas and Saul, reinforcing prayer's foundational role seen in Acts 6:4.

In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul's prayer for spiritual strength and love exemplifies the apostolic devotion to prayer declared here.

In Philippians 1:9-11, Paul's prayer for love and insight models the apostolic prayer ministry referenced here.

In Colossians 1:9-13, Paul's prayer for spiritual wisdom and strength exemplifies the prayer devotion mentioned here.

In Colossians 4:12, Epaphras' constant prayer struggle exemplifies the prayer commitment the apostles declare here.

In 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Paul urges Timothy to devote himself to Scripture and teaching, mirroring the apostles' devotion to the word.

Romans 12:12 exhorts believers to be 'faithful in prayer'—directly reinforcing the apostles' commitment to prayer.

Ephesians 6:18 calls for constant prayer in the Spirit—aligning with the apostles' dedication to prayer here.

In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul commands Timothy to preach the word, echoing the apostles' priority of the ministry of the word.

In Matthew 14:23, Jesus models solitary prayer—a key practice underlying the apostles' devotion to prayer here.

Romans 1:9 Parallel

In Romans 1:9, Paul serves God with constant prayer, aligning with the apostles' devotion to prayer in Acts 6:4.

In Philippians 1:4, Paul's constant prayer with joy for believers reflects the apostolic dedication to prayer stated here.