Acts 12:5

So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church.

2 Corinthians 1:11

while you join in helping us by your prayers. Then thanks will be given by many persons on our behalf for the gracious gift [of deliverance] granted to us through the prayers of many [believers].

Isaiah 62:6-7

On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed and stationed watchmen (prophets),
Who will never keep silent day or night;
You who profess the Lord, take no rest for yourselves,

“Again I say to you, that if two believers on earth agree [that is, are of one mind, in harmony] about anything that they ask [within the will of God], it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

Luke 18:1

Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,

Acts 12:12

When he realized what had happened, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was also called Mark, where many [believers] were gathered together and were praying continually [and had been praying all night].

1 Corinthians 12:26

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

Ephesians 6:18-20

With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

be unceasing and persistent in prayer;

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those who are in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body [and subject to physical suffering].

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].

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Summary

Acts 12:5

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

Prayer was made without ceasing, or, instant and earnest prayer was made

General references

Acts 5:18

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