Act 2:42, Rom 13:11, Phili 4:5, 2Pe 3:9, 11, 14, Jude 19 | ISV | STEP | Life Among the Believers They continually devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer.

Acts 2:42

42 Life Among the BelieversThey continually devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer. ^{▼▼Lit. to the prayers}Acts 1:14; 2:46; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18; Col 4:2; Heb 10:25

Romans 13:11

11 Live in the Light of Christ's ReturnThis is necessary because you know the times—that it's time for you to wake up from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we became believers.1Cor 15:34; Eph 5:14; 1Thes 5:5-6

Philippians 4:5

5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all people.

The Lord is near:2Thes 2:2; Heb 10:25; James 5:8-9; 1Pet 4:7; 2Pet 3:8-9

2 Peter 3:9

9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks wants} everyone to come to repentance.Isa 30:18; Ezek 18:23, 32; 33:11; Hab 2:3; Rom 2:4; 1Tim 2:4; Heb 10:37; 1Pet 3:20; 2Pet 3:15

2 Peter 3:11

11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be1Pet 1:15

2 Peter 3:14

14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to have him find you without spot or fault and at peace.1Cor 1:8; 15:58; Phil 1:10; 1Thes 3:13; 5:23

Jude 19

19 These are the people who cause divisions. They are worldly, devoid of the Spirit.Prov 18:1; Ezek 14:7; Hos 4:14; 9:10; 1Cor 2:14; Heb 10:25; James 3:15