Thematic Bible
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Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the assembly.
"And now may the LORD God arise, to your place of rest, you, and the ark of your power! Let your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and cause your godly ones to find their joy in what is good.
Lord, pay attention to their threats now, and allow your servants to speak your word boldly
May your priests be clothed with righteousness and may your godly ones shout for joy.
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all people. Show us which one of these two men you have chosen to serve in this office of apostle, from which Judas left to go to his own place."
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
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May your priests be clothed with righteousness and may your godly ones shout for joy.