37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.¹ She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with ^pfasting and prayer ^qnight and day.

14 All these with one accord were ^xdevoting themselves to prayer, together with the ^ywomen and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.¹

4 But we will ^kdevote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

18 ^ppraying ^qat all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, ^rkeep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Further Instructions

2 ^bContinue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

17 pray ^bwithout ceasing,