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Acts 1:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

14 These men continued in united prayer [for the kingdom to come (?); See 1:6; Matt. 6:10] along with [certain] women, Mary the mother of Jesus and His [half-] brothers.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

14 These 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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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

14 All of these with their minds in full agreement devoted themselves steadfastly to prayer, [waiting together] with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

14 all were united in their devotion to prayer, along with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

14 All these were persevering with one accord in prayer with the women, and with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

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Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

14 All these were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

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Acts 1:14
27 Cross References  

While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him.


And everything you ask for in prayer you will receive, if you have [enough] faith.”


And many women, who had followed Jesus from Galilee and had ministered to His needs, were watching [all this] from a distance.


And there were also some women watching all this from a distance. Among them were Mary from Magdala; Mary the mother of the younger James and [his brother] Joseph [i.e., probably the wife of Clopas. See John 19:25]; and Salome [i.e., the mother of James and John and wife of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:56].


Now when the Sabbath day was over [i.e., after sunset on Saturday evening], Mary from Magdala; Mary the mother of James [i.e., the “other Mary” of Matt. 28:1, who was probably Jesus’ mother. See Matt. 27:56]; and Salome [i.e., the mother of James and John and wife of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:56], bought spices [i.e., consisting of aloes and other aromatic perfumes] in order to apply them to His body [i.e., as a means of embalming].


If then you know how to give good gifts to your children, even though you are sinful [human beings], how much more [likely] is it that your Father in heaven will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?”


Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.


And all of those who knew Him, as well as the women who had followed Him from Galilee [See Matt. 27:55- 56], watched all this from a distance.


The women who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee followed behind [those carrying the body] and saw where the grave site was and how His body was placed in it.


Now the women who told these things to the apostles were Mary from Magdala; Joanna [Note: This was the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s property manager. See Luke 8:3], Mary [the mother] of James and other women who were with them.


So, they got up at once and returned to Jerusalem and found the eleven apostles gathered together with some other disciples.


And they were there in the Temple [area] continually praising God [i.e., for the next ten days. See Acts 2].


And it was told to Him [by someone], “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside wanting to see you.”


And when the day of Pentecost came [Note: This was a Jewish festival held fifty days following the Passover Festival. Lev. 23:15-21], they [i.e., the twelve apostles] were all gathered together in one place [i.e., probably the Temple area].


And these [new converts] continued regularly [to listen] to the teaching of the apostles and to share with them; they broke bread [in memory of Jesus] and continued praying.


And every day they continued to meet together in the Temple [i.e., for teaching and worship]. They were enjoying their meals and the close fellowship they shared in the various homes, and were


But we will continue earnestly in prayer and the preaching of God's word.”


Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.


Therefore, the person who speaks in a language [supernaturally] should pray [i.e., in advance] for the ability to interpret it [as well].


[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God’s holy people].


Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful.


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