1:14 devoting themselves to prayer. Jesus established a pattern of prayer in the lives of His disciples. For examples of Jesus praying, see Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18, 28, 29; 11:1; 22:32, 41; 23:34, 46.

with the women. Certain women who had followed Jesus, supported His work, and cared for Him in His death (Matt. 27:55, 56; 28:1; Mark 15:40, 41; Luke 8:2, 3; 23:49; 24:1, 22).

Mary the mother of Jesus. This is the last reference in the New Testament to Jesus’ mother.

his brothers. Jesus’ half brothers, the sons of Mary and Joseph (Matt. 13:55; Luke 14:26; John 7:3, 10).