Acts 2:42

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-47

Spiritual fervor. The Pentecostal outpour was more than a mere flashing forth of Divine energy, suddenly emitted and immediately withdrawn; it was the communication of Divine power which remained in the Church and resulted in lasting spiritual fervor. This fervor, no doubt, took certain exceptional and temporary forms. 1. There were miracles wrought by the apostles ( Acts 2:43 ). 2. There was a community of goods ( Acts 2:44 , Acts 2:45 ), which was so far from being... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-47

Effects of the Pentecostal day. I. IMMEDIATE CHANGE ON THE PART OF MANY . Three thousand were found receptive to the truth, so powerfully attested in word and deed, and submitted to baptism. II. PERSEVERANCE IN DISCIPLESHIP . That the conversion was genuine is shown by their diligent attention to the apostolic instruction, and frequentation of the Christian society. Perhaps no better tests of genuine change can be found. The breaking of bread and the prayers stand... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:42

Teaching for doctrine, A.V.; in the breaking for and in breaking, A.V. and T.R.; the prayers for in prayer, A.V. And fellowship ; better, as in the margin, in fellowship; not meaning the apostles' fellowship, but the fellowship of the Church—that common life of close brotherhood in which all that they did was done in common, and all that they possessed was possessed in common, so that there seemed to be but one heart and one mind amongst them all. Breaking of bread ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:42-47

The first regime of the body of Christ's disciples as a Christian community. "And they continued steadfastly … such as should be saved." It may be conceded that the history in these verses acknowledges to some appearance of repetition. This is appearance, however, rather than reality. The first of these verses gives in the highest possible form the headings of a subject which is developed a little more fully in the following five verses; and these same verses find room for a touch or two... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly - They persevered in, or they adhered to. This is the inspired record of the result. That any of these apostatized is nowhere recorded, and is not to be presumed. Though they had been suddenly converted; though they were suddenly admitted to the church; though they were exposed to much persecution and contempt, and to many trials, yet the record is that they adhered to the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion. The word rendered “continued stedfastly” -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 2:42-43

Acts 2:42-43. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine Notwithstanding all the apparent danger to which they were exposed, they regularly attended on the word which the apostles preached, and resolutely adhered to their doctrine. And they all lived in the most endearing communion and intimate friendship one with another, and especially expressed their mutual affection in breaking of bread Together, and joining in the exercise of social prayer. Though we have great reason... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 2:14-42

Peter’s preaching (2:14-42)Seeing the people’s interest, Peter addressed them, this time speaking in his normal language. His address shows some features of the early apostolic preaching. First he quoted from the Old Testament, to show that the Pentecost events fulfilled what the prophets foretold. To Peter the important point of the prophecy was that God poured out his Spirit on everyone - not everyone whether believers or not, but everyone within the community of God’s people, whether male or... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 2:42

And. This and the "ands" in following verses give the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. App-6 . continued stedfastly. Greek. proskartereo. See note on Acts 1:14 . doctrine = teaching. fellowship = the fellowship. Compare Acts 2:44 . breaking of bread. This was the common meal. Compare verses:## Act 44:46 and Matthew 14:19 . Isaiah 58:7 . breaking. Only here and Luke 24:35 . prayers = the prayers. App-134 . Compare Acts 3:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.The apostles' teaching ... As this church did, so should every church do, the apostles' teaching being the only doctrinal authority in the Christian religion. This is limited, of course, to the teachings of the New Testament.And fellowship ... Campbell rendered this "contribution," stating that:The contribution of money for the wants of the brotherhood, appears to be its import in... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 2:42

Acts 2:42. And they continued steadfastly, &c.— This may intimate, on the one hand, that many efforts were made to shake their resolution; and, on the other, that, upon fuller inquiry, they found all things as the apostles had represented. Breaking of bread, is a phrase which in the New Testament signifies, both eating common meals and celebrating the Lord's supper. It seems that the Lord's supper was here intended; because it is joined with prayer. They constantly attended upon the... read more

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