Acts 12:5 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to G…”

Acts 12:5

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

World English Bible

Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

American Standard Version

Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto God for him.

Darby Translation

Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him.

Young's Literal Translation

Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,

Bible in Basic English

So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.

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Cross references

“prayer was made without ceasing, or, instant and earnest prayer was made”

1 Corinthians 12:26 1 Thessalonians 5:17 James 5:16 Ephesians 6:18–20 2 Corinthians 1:11 Matthew 18:19

1 Corinthians 12:26 · BSB

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 · BSB

Pray without ceasing.

James 5:16 · BSB

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Ephesians 6:18–20 · BSB

Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB

as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Matthew 18:19 · BSB

Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.

6On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.

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