Original Greek in red:
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication [petition], with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Acts 1:14
Petition (Def): a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
praying always with all prayer and supplication [petition] in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance [persistency]and supplication [petition] for all the saints—
Eph. 6:18
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication [petition], with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Phil. 4:6
Petition (Def): a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
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And they continued steadfastly [were earnest towards/persevered] in the apostles’ [delegates’] doctrine [instruction] and fellowship [partnership/participation], in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:42
NO-NONSENSE THEOLOGY 