“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.”
They all joined together constantly in prayer, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers — the first church gathers in prayer, establishing that intercession precedes proclamation. The inclusion of Mary (named uniquely here) and Jesus' brothers (skeptical in John 7:5) shows the post-resurrection belief-transformation. The apostolic practice of corporate prayer mirrors Jesus' earthly prayer life and establishes the pattern for the church's dependence on God.
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