Thematic Bible: Condemned criminals till executed
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When he had seized him, he put him in prison, handing him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him. Herod planned to bring him out for public trial after the Passover. So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.
So they placed him in custody until they were able to make a clear legal decision for themselves based on words from the mouth of the Lord.
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