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Acts 1:13–15

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And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)
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From verse 13

  1. Acts 20:8Rank 1 from verse 13
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    8And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.

  2. Luke 22:12Rank 2 from verse 13
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    12And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

  3. Mark 14:15Rank 3 from verse 13
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    15And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.

  4. Mark 2:14Rank 4 from verse 13
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    14And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

  5. Matthew 10:2–4Rank 5 from verse 13
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    2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

    3Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, whose surname was Thaddæus;

    4Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

From verse 14

  1. Acts 6:4Rank 1 from verse 14
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    4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

  2. Ephesians 6:18Rank 2 from verse 14
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    18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

  3. Acts 2:42Rank 3 from verse 14
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    42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

  4. Colossians 4:2Rank 4 from verse 14
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    2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

  5. Romans 12:12Rank 5 from verse 14
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    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

From verse 15

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:6Rank 1 from verse 15
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    6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

  2. Acts 21:20Rank 2 from verse 15
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    20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

  3. Psalms 32:5–6Rank 3 from verse 15
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    5I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

    6For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

  4. Revelation 3:4Rank 4 from verse 15
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    4Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

  5. John 21:23Rank 5 from verse 15
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    23Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?

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Acts 1:13

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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upper

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Situated above another, higher in place, or belonging to the higher part.

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abode

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1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

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brother

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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Acts 1:14

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continued

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of continue, meaning to remain, abide, persist, or endure.

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accord

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Sense 1: Agreement or unity of mind or action. Sense 2: In the expression of one's own accord, voluntarily or of itself.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Acts 1:15

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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names

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Sense 1: Words or titles by which persons or things are known. Sense 2: Reputation, authority, or the persons named.

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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twenty

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The number equal to two tens, following nineteen and preceding twenty-one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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14These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

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15¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)

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16Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

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