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href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in these days, Peter having stood up in the midst of the brothers, and the number of names was about a hundred twenty together, the same said, <a href="/kjv/acts/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) <a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, <a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At this time Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters (a group of about 120 people was there together), and said, <a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said, <a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And at this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said, <a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And in those days, Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (a crowd of about 120 persons was there together), and said, <a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now on one of these days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty believers was there) and he said, <a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters —the number of people who were together was about a hundred twenty—and said, <a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> During these days Peter stood up among the brothers—the number of people who were together was about 120—and said: &#8220 <a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty), <a href="/cev/acts/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One day there were about 120 of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them. <a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty), <a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At a time when about 120 disciples had gathered together, Peter got up and spoke to them. He said, <a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> A few days later there was a meeting of the believers, about a hundred and twenty in all, and Peter stood up to speak. <a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> At that time, Peter got up among the brothers (there were about 120 people present) and said, <a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a> In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty people) and said, <a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In these days, Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said, <a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said (the number of the names together were about a hundred and twenty,) <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It was on one of these days that Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren--the entire number of persons present being about 120--and said,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In those days Peter stood up among the disciples (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, <a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a> In these days, Peter stood up in the middle of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in these days, Peter having risen up in the midst of the disciples, said (also the multitude of the names at the same place was, as it were, one hundred and twenty), <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in these days, Peter having stood up in the midst of the brothers, and the number of names was about a hundred twenty together, the same said, <a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And in these days, Peter having risen up in the midst of the disciples, said, (the multitude also of the names at the same place was, as it were, an hundred and twenty,) <a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in these days Peter having risen in the midst of the disciples, said, (also the crowd of names together was about an hundred and twenty,)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In those days Peter rising up in the midst of the brethren, said: (now the number of persons together was about an hundred and twenty:) <a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In those days, Peter, rising up in the midst of the brothers, said (now the crowd of men altogether was about one hundred and twenty): <a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a> During those days Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place). He said, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in those days Simon Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (there were there a number of men, about a hundred and twenty), and said, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And in those days, Shimeon Kaypha stood among them in the midst of the disciples, and there were assembled there about one hundred and twenty men, and he said:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And in those days Peter arose in the midst of the disciples, (the number of the names together was about a hundred and twenty,) and said:<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And during those days, Peter standing up in the midst of the brethren, said (and the number of names were about one hundred and twenty), <a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And in those days arose Peter in the midst of the disciples, and said, (there was a number of persons together, about an hundred and twenty,) <a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At that time the disciples being assembled, to the number of about an hundred and twenty, Peter rose up in the midst of them, <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It was on one of these days that Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren--the entire number of persons present being about 120--and said, <a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, in these days, Peter, standing up in the midst of the brethren, said, (and there was a multitude of persons together, about a hundred and twenty), <a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, (now the number of the persons that were together was about an hundred and twenty,) <a href="/parallel/acts/1-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=143" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Matthias Replaces Judas</a> …14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. 15<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautais (DPro-DFP) -- This; he, she, it. ">those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerais (N-DFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: anastas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">stood up</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: mesō (Adj-DNS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).">among</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphōn (N-GMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">(a gathering of</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomatōn (N-GNP) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/5616.htm" title="5616: hōsei (Adv) -- As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.">about</a> <a href="/greek/1540.htm" title="1540: hekaton (Adj-NMP) -- One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred.">a hundred</a> <a href="/greek/1501.htm" title="1501: eikosi (Adj-NMP) -- Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score.">and twenty)</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> 16“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a> For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a> But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14</a> Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Acts 10:41</a> not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5</a> and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1</a> As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Revelation 3:4</a> But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. <a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a> So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16-17</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a> So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. <a href="/1_samuel/10-20.htm">1 Samuel 10:20-21</a> Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3</a> The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Nehemiah 7:66-67</a> The whole assembly numbered 42,360, / in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. <a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22</a> I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And in those days Peter stood up in the middle of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)Peter.<a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Psalm 32:5,6</a> I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah… <a href="/psalms/51-9.htm">Psalm 51:9-13</a> Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities… <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a> But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.the names.<a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Revelation 3:4</a> Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.<a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Revelation 11:13</a> And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.an.<a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20</a> And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:<a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31</a> Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:<a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a> Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-11.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Company</a> <a href="/john/12-34.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/21-14.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/7-23.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/john/11-47.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Gathering</a> <a href="/john/8-3.htm">Group</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/john/21-6.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Names</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/16-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/6-19.htm">Twenty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Gathering</a> <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Group</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Names</a> <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Twenty</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div>1. <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a> 4. <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a> 6. <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a> 9. <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a> 10. <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a> 23. <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It was a time of waiting and prayer for the disciples, as instructed by Jesus in <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Acts 1:4</a>. This period was crucial for the early church as they prepared for the coming of the Holy Spirit.Peter stood up Peter, often seen as the leader among the apostles, takes initiative here. His leadership role is consistent with Jesus' words in <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>, where He refers to Peter as the rock on which He will build His church. Peter's actions here set the stage for his prominent role in the early church.among the brothers The term "brothers" indicates the close-knit community of believers, united by their faith in Christ. This group included the apostles and other followers of Jesus, emphasizing the familial bond among early Christians, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a>.(a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) This number signifies the small but significant size of the early Christian community in Jerusalem. The gathering likely included the apostles, Jesus' family, and other disciples. The number 120 is also significant in Jewish tradition, as it was the minimum number required to form a community with its own council.and said Peter's speech marks the beginning of the apostolic leadership in the church. His words are not only a call to action but also fulfill the need for guidance and decision-making within the early church. This moment foreshadows Peter's future sermons and leadership, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14-41</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, Peter often took a leadership role among the disciples. In this passage, he stands up to address the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a> Refers to the early followers of Jesus, including the apostles and other disciples. The term "brothers" (Greek: adelphoi) is often used to denote both male and female believers in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_gathering.htm">The Gathering</a> Approximately 120 people were present, indicating the size of the early Christian community in Jerusalem at this time. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the early church was gathering, and where significant events in the early Christian movement took place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_days_following_jesus'_ascension.htm">The Days Following Jesus' Ascension</a> This event occurs shortly after Jesus' ascension into heaven, during a time of waiting for the promised Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_the_early_church.htm">Leadership in the Early Church</a> Peter's role in addressing the assembly shows the importance of leadership in guiding and organizing the early church community. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_fellowship.htm">Unity and Fellowship</a> The gathering of 120 believers demonstrates the unity and fellowship among the early Christians, emphasizing the importance of community in the faith. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_holy_spirit.htm">Preparation for the Holy Spirit</a> This period of waiting and prayer highlights the necessity of spiritual preparation and anticipation for God's promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_decision-making.htm">The Role of Scripture in Decision-Making</a> Peter's later use of Scripture to guide the selection of a new apostle (<a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20</a>) underscores the importance of Scripture in guiding church decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a> <a href="/q/who_was_matthias_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Matthias in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_silas's_biblical_life.htm">What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?</a> <a href="/q/what_supports_jesus's_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus Christ's resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_matthew_and_acts_differ_on_judas'_death.htm">Why do the accounts of Judas’ death in Matthew and Acts contradict each other?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) The number of names together were about an hundred and twenty.--The number probably included the Seventy of <a href="/luke/10-1.htm" title="After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.">Luke 10:1</a>, perhaps also Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus, and some of the "five hundred" who had seen their risen Lord in Galilee or elsewhere (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-6.htm" title="After that, he was seen of above five hundred brothers at once; of whom the greater part remain to this present, but some are fallen asleep.">1Corinthians 15:6</a>). The use of "names" may be merely as a synonym for "persons," but It suggests the idea of there having been a list from which St. Luke extracted those that seemed most conspicuous.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - These for those, A.V.; brethren for disciples, A.V. and T.R.; and there was a multitude of persons gathered together for the number of names together were, A.V.; a for an, A.V. Peter justifies his primacy by taking the lead in the first onward movement of the Church. Names is a common Hebraism for "persons" (see <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Revelation 3:4</a>; <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Numbers 1:2</a>). Gathered together; i.e. to one place and at one time (see the same phrase, <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1, 44</a>). Wordsworth quotes Ignat., 'Ad Magnes' 7, and Clem. <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Romans 1:4</a>, where the same phrase, ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτὸ, indicative of Church unity occurs. <a href="/commentaries/acts/1-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. those ταύταις (tautais) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. days ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. stood up ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. among μέσῳ (mesō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3319.htm">Strong's 3319: </a> Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers ἀδελφῶν (adelphōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. (a gathering ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. of ὀνομάτων (onomatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5616.htm">Strong's 5616: </a> As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. a hundred ἑκατὸν (hekaton) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred. [and] twenty) εἴκοσι (eikosi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1501.htm">Strong's 1501: </a> Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score. [and] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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