But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Treasury of Scripture give. Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 20:19-31 Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews... Romans 12:6-8 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy... 1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid on me; yes, woe is to me, if I preach not the gospel! Colossians 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it. 1 Timothy 4:13-16 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine... 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. prayer. 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 brothers. Acts 13:2,3 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said... Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son... Ephesians 1:15-17 Why I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints... Ephesians 3:14-21 For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... Philippians 1:4,9-11 Always in every prayer of my for you all making request with joy... Colossians 1:9-13 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you... Colossians 2:1 For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea... Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers...
Context The Seven Chosen to Serve
1And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3Why, brothers, look you out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 5And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: 6Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Darby Bible Translation
but we will give ourselves up to prayer and the ministry of the word.
King James Bible
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Young's Literal Translation
and we to prayer, and to the ministration of the word, will give ourselves continually.'
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