Acts 12:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

While Peter was being kept in jail, the church never stopped praying to God for him.

Cross References

Matthew 18:19

I promise that when any two of you on earth agree about something you are praying for, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:

Acts 12:12

Then Peter went to the house of Mary the mother of John whose other name was Mark. Many of the Lord's followers had come together there and were praying.

Acts 12:4

He put Peter in jail and ordered four squads of soldiers to guard him. Herod planned to put him on trial in public after the festival.

Acts 12:6

The night before Peter was to be put on trial, he was asleep and bound by two chains. A soldier was guarding him on each side, and two other soldiers were guarding the entrance to the jail.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of our body hurts, we hurt all over. If one part of our body is honoured, the whole body will be happy.

2 Corinthians 1:11

Please help us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks for the blessings we receive in answer to all these prayers.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

and never stop praying.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them.

James 5:16

If you have sinned, you should tell each other what you have done. Then you can pray for one another and be healed. The prayer of an innocent person is powerful, and it can help a lot.