Acts 12:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.”
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“So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 12:5 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 62:6On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,
- Matthew 18:19Again, 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.
- Luke 18:1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Acts 12:12And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- Ephesians 6:18Pray 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.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17Pray without ceasing.
- Hebrews 13:3Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
- James 5:16Therefore 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.
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