^14 (A)These all continued with one ^[a]accord in prayer ^[b]and supplication, with ^(B)the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with ^(C)His brothers.

⁴ but we ^(A)will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

^18 (A)praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, ^(B)being watchful to this end with all perseverance and ^(C)supplication for all the saints—

^42 (A)And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ ^[a]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Christian Graces

^2 (A)Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it ^(B)with thanksgiving;

^12 (A)rejoicing in hope, ^(B)patient^[a] in tribulation, ^(C)continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Coming of the Holy Spirit

2 When ^(A)the Day of Pentecost had fully come, ^(B)they were all ^[a]with one accord in one place.

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men ^(A)always ought to pray and not lose heart,

¹³ If you then, being evil, know how to give ^(A)good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”