Acts 12:5

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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

Bible References

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

And, considering the matter, he came unto the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where a considerable number were gathered together and praying.

Upon thy walls O Jerusalem, have I appointed watchmen, All the day and all the night through, let them not hold their peace, - O ye that put Yahweh in mind, Do not take rest to yourselves,

Again, verilyI say unto you - If two from among you shall agree upon the earth concerning any matter, whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be brought to pass for them, from my Father who is in the heavens;

And he was speaking a parable unto them, as to its being needful for them always to pray, and not be faint-hearted;

And, whether one member, suffereth, all the members, suffer with it, or, a member is glorified, all the members, rejoice together.

Ye also labouring together on our behalf, by your supplication, that, unto many persons, being due the gift of favour, unto us, through means of many, might thanks be given in our behalf.

With all prayer and supplication, praying in every season, in spirit, and, thereunto, watching, with all perseverance and supplication, for all the saints, -

Unceasingly, pray,

Bear in mind them who are in bonds, as having become jointly bound, - them who are suffering ill-treatment, as being yourselves also in the body.

Be openly confessing, therefore, one to another, your sins, and be praying in each other's behalf, - that ye may be healed. Much availeth, the supplication of a righteous man, when it is energised:

General references

And thrust their hands upon the Apostles, and put them in a public ward.