Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church.
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“Now then arise, O Lord God, [and come] to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength and power. Let Your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation and let Your godly ones rejoice in [Your] goodness.
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And now, Lord, observe their threats [take them into account] and grant that Your bond-servants may declare Your message [of salvation] with great confidence,
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Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness (right living),
And let Your godly ones shout for joy.
And they prayed and said, You, Lord, Who know all hearts ( their thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, purposes, and endeavors), indicate to us which one of these two You have chosen To take the place in this ministry and receive the position of an apostle, from which Judas fell away and went astray to go [where he belonged] to his own [proper] place.
They brought these men before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them [to dedicate and commission them for this service].
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When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they believed [and joyfully accepted as the Messiah].
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Righteousness » Ministers should » Be clothed with
Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness (right living),
And let Your godly ones shout for joy.