Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
Thus Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer was fervently being made to God by the church for him.
"And now arise, O Yahweh God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength! O Yahweh God, let the priests be clothed with salvation, and let your holy ones rejoice in your goodness!
And now, Lord, concern yourself with their threats and grant your slaves to speak your message with all boldness,
Let your priests clothe themselves with righteousness, and let your faithful sing for joy.
And they prayed [and] said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show clearly which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to depart to his own place."
whom they stood before the apostles. And they prayed [and] placed [their] hands on them.
And [when they] had appointed elders for them in every church, [after] praying with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be clothed with
Let your priests clothe themselves with righteousness, and let your faithful sing for joy.