Acts 12:6

James Moffatt - New Testament

The very night before Herod meant to have him produced, Peter lay asleep between two soldiers; he was fastened by two chains, and sentries in front of the door guarded the prison.

Cross References

Acts 21:33

Then the commander came up and seized him; he ordered him to be bound with a couple of chains, and asked "Who is he?" and "What has he done?"

Hebrews 13:6

So that we can say confidently, The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can men do to me?

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord show favour to the household of Onesiphorus, for many a time he braced me up; he was not ashamed of my imprisonment —

Ephesians 6:20

for the sake of which I am in custody as its envoy. Pray that I may have freedom to declare it as I should.

Acts 28:20

This is my reason for asking to see you and have a word with you. I am wearing this chain because I share Israel's hope."

Acts 5:23

"We found the prison safely locked up with the sentries posted at the doors, but on opening the doors we found no one inside!"

Matthew 28:4

For fear of him the sentries shook and became like dead men;

Acts 12:5

So Peter was closely guarded in prison, while earnest prayer for him was offered to God by the church.