6 Bible Verses about Prayer During Persecution
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Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him.
And they stoned Stephen, praying, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this, he fell asleep.
And having become clearly conscious in himself, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where were many gathered together and praying.
And the crowd rose up too against them; and the praetors, having torn off their clothes, commanded to scourge them. And having laid many stripes upon them they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely; who, having received such a charge, cast them into the inner prison, and secured their feet to the stocks.read more.
And at midnight Paul and Silas, in praying, were praising God with singing, and the prisoners listened to them.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you,
As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering: