Acts 1:14

“These all continued, with one accord, in prayer and supplication, etc.] For the promise of the Spirit Christ had given them reason to expect; and that they might be preserved from their enemies, and kept faithful to their Lord; and be abundantly qualified for the preaching of the Gospel, and succeeded in it; and that their hearts might be comforted, and knit together in love: and they were unanimous in their requests, and so were under the promise of being heard; and in this work they were constant, and assiduous, and followed it with importunity. The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions leave out the last clause, “and supplication”; and so likewise the Alexandrian copy: “with the…”

“continued with one accord--knit by a bond stronger than death. in prayer and supplication--for the promised baptism, the need of which in their orphan state would be increasingly felt. and Mary the mother of Jesus--distinguished from the other "women," but "so as to exclude the idea of her having any pre-eminence over the disciples. We find her with the rest in prayer to her glorified Son" [WEBSTER and WILKINSON]. This is the last mention of her in the New Testament. The fable of the Assumption of the Virgin has no foundation even in tradition [ALFORD]. with his brethren--(See on Joh 7:3).”

“These all continued ... - The word “continued” denotes “persevering and constant attention.” The main business was devotion. Acts 6:4, “we will give ourselves continually to the ministry of the word.” Romans 12:12, “continuing instant in prayer”; Romans 13:6, “Attending continually upon this very thing.” It is their main and constant employment. Compare Colossians 4:2. With one accord - Greek: ὁμοθυμαδόν homothumadon - “with one mind.” The word denotes the entire harmony of their views and feelings. There were no schisms, no divided interests, no discordant purposes. This is a beautiful picture of devotion, and a specimen of what social worship ought now to be, and a beautiful illustration…”

“His brethren - His near kinsmen, who for some time did not believe; it seems not till near his death. Acts 1:15”

“1:14 The first disciples were united in worship, fellowship, and prayer (see also 2:42, 46-47; 4:24-31; 5:12; 12:5; 13:1-3). The faithful women who had been witnesses of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection were present (Luke 23:49, 54-56; 24:1-10, 22). • The brothers of Jesus had not believed in him during his ministry (John 7:3-5; cp. Matt 12:46-49), but became his disciples after his resurrection.”

“all: Act 2:1, Act 2:42, Act 2:46, Act 4:24-31, Act 6:4; Mat 18:19, Mat 18:20, Mat 21:22; Luk 11:13, Luk 18:1, Luk 24:53; Eph 6:18 with the: Mat 27:55; Mar 15:40, Mar 16:1; Luk 8:2, Luk 8:3, Luk 23:49, Luk 23:55, Luk 24:10; Joh 19:25 Mary: Joh 19:25, Joh 19:26 with his: Mat 13:55, Mat 13:56; Mar 3:31-35 Acts 1:15”