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.
Original Language Analysis
οὗτοι
These
G3778
οὗτοι
These
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
1 of 23
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
προσκαρτεροῦντες
G4342
προσκαρτεροῦντες
Strong's:
G4342
Word #:
4 of 23
to 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
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προσευχῇ
in prayer
G4335
προσευχῇ
in prayer
Strong's:
G4335
Word #:
7 of 23
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
σὺν
with
G4862
σὺν
with
Strong's:
G4862
Word #:
11 of 23
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Μαριᾴ
Mary
G3137
Μαριᾴ
Mary
Strong's:
G3137
Word #:
14 of 23
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μητρὶ
the mother
G3384
μητρὶ
the mother
Strong's:
G3384
Word #:
16 of 23
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
18 of 23
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
19 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
σὺν
with
G4862
σὺν
with
Strong's:
G4862
Word #:
20 of 23
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
21 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 6:4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.Ephesians 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;Acts 2:42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.Colossians 4:2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;Luke 18:1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;Acts 2:1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.Matthew 21:22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.Luke 11:13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?Acts 2:46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Historical Context
This 120-person prayer meeting (Acts 1:15) occurred in Jerusalem's upper room during the ten days between Ascension and Pentecost. Mary's presence is her last biblical mention, showing her integration into the believing community.
Questions for Reflection
- How does corporate prayer shape your church community's life and mission?
- What can we learn from the early church's devotion to prayer before major spiritual events?
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Analysis & Commentary
United, continual prayer characterizes the pre-Pentecost community, establishing a pattern for church life. The inclusion of women and Jesus' family shows the Spirit creates a new community transcending social and familial boundaries. The Greek 'proskartereo' (devoted themselves) implies persistent, patient waiting in prayer.