Acts 2:42 (KJV):
“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
Greek Text with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
Ἦσαν (G2258) δὲ (G1161) προσκαρτεροῦντες (G4342) τῇ (G3588) διδαχῇ (G1322) τῶν (G3588) ἀποστόλων (G652) καὶ (G2532) τῇ (G3588) κοινωνίᾳ (G2842), καὶ (G2532) τῇ (G3588) κλάσει (G2800) τοῦ (G3588) ἄρτου (G740), καὶ (G2532) ταῖς (G3588) προσευχαῖς (G4335).
Transliteration with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
“Ēsan-G2258 de-G1161 proskarterountes-G4342 tē-G3588 didachē-G1322 tōn-G3588 apostolōn-G652 kai-G2532 tē-G3588 koinōnia-G2842, kai-G2532 tē-G3588 klasei-G2800 tou-G3588 artou-G740, kai-G2532 tais-G3588 proseuchais-G4335.”
Key Greek Words and Their Meanings:
- προσκαρτεροῦντες (G4342 – proskarterountes) → Continued steadfastly, devoted themselves
- διδαχή (G1322 – didachē) → Teaching, doctrine
- ἀπόστολοι (G652 – apostoloi) → Apostles
- κοινωνία (G2842 – koinōnia) → Fellowship, sharing, communion
- κλάσις (G2800 – klasis) → Breaking (of bread), sharing a meal
- ἄρτος (G740 – artos) → Bread
- προσευχή (G4335 – proseuchē) → Prayers, petitions to God
This verse describes the early Christians’ dedication to learning the apostles’ teachings, engaging in fellowship (koinōnia), sharing meals (including communion), and prayer. It reflects the importance of spiritual unity, worship, and mutual support in the Christian community.
