Acts 12:5

Good News Translation

So Peter was kept in jail, but the people of the church were praying earnestly to God for him.

Cross References

Matthew 18:19

“And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged.

Acts 12:12

Aware of his situation, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.

Acts 12:4

After his arrest Peter was put in jail, where he was handed over to be guarded by four groups of four soldiers each. Herod planned to put him on trial in public after Passover.

Acts 12:6

The night before Herod was going to bring him out to the people, Peter was sleeping between two guards. He was tied with two chains, and there were guards on duty at the prison gate.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts share its happiness.

2 Corinthians 1:11

as you help us by means of your prayers for us. So it will be that the many prayers for us will be answered, and God will bless us; and many will raise their voices to him in thanksgiving for us.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

pray at all times,

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they are.

James 5:16

So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.