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NASB | Acts 20:7 ¶ On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 20:7 ¶ Now on the first day of the week (Sunday), when we were gathered together to break bread (share communion), Paul began talking with them, intending to leave the next day; and he kept on with his message until midnight. |
Subject: Breaking of bread |
Bible Note: The disciples, knowing of Paul’s presence for seven days, did not meet to hear Paul preach. They met for the Lord’s supper. And Paul waited specifically for this event on the first day of the week- Sunday - after which he left on Monday. To "break bread" every day would be a burden, once a year is almost never, once a month is hardly worthy of Him, but once a week perfectly suits the time we have to prepare to gather around His table. How is it, then brethren? When ye come together, does every one have a psalm, a doctrine, a word to offer up in thanksgiving to God for His unspeakable gift? Tom Steere We come, our gracious Father, with many hearts as one, and here we only gather in mem’ry of Thy Son We prize each happy token of peace with Thee, our God! The bread–His body given; the wine–His precious blood. Unknown |