Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.
Now ascend, O Lord God, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength! May your priests, O Lord God, experience your deliverance! May your loyal followers rejoice in the prosperity you give!
And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.