Acts 10:9

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Summary

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

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Bible References

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And, after telling them the whole story, sent them to Jaffa.

"I was in the town of Jaffa," he said, "and was praying; and, while in a trance, I saw a vision. There was something like a great sail descending, let down by its four corners out of the heavens; and it came right down to me.

But, when one of you prays, let him go into his own room, shut the door, and pray to his Father who dwells in secret; and his Father, who sees what is secret, will recompense him.

In the morning, long before daylight, Jesus rose and went out, and, going to a lonely spot, there began to pray.

After he had taken leave of the people, he went away up the hill to pray.

My desire, then, is that it should be the custom everywhere for the men to lead the prayers, with hands reverently uplifted, avoiding heated controversy.

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While we, for our part, will devote ourselves to Prayer, and to the delivery of the Message."

So the men went. Going out again about mid-day and about three o'clock, he did as before.

After mid-day a darkness came over all the country, lasting till three in the afternoon.

Pray in spirit at all times. Be intent upon this, with unwearying perseverance and supplication for all Christ's People- -