“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.
Church Fathers on Acts 1:14
These were all continuing with one accord in prayer together with the women. Acts 1:14 For this is a powerful weapon in temptations; and to this they had been trained. [Continuing with one accord.] Good. (καλὥς). Besides, the present temptation directed them to this: for they exceedingly feared the Jews. With the women, it is said: for he had said that they had followed Him: and with Mary the mother of Jesus. Luke 23:55 How then [is it said, that that disciple] took her to…
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