Acts 12:5

New English Translation

So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.

Cross References

Matthew 18:19

Again, I tell you the truth, if two of you on earth agree about whatever you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.

Acts 12:12

When Peter realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.

Acts 12:4

When he had seized him, he put him in prison, handing him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him. Herod planned to bring him out for public trial after the Passover.

Acts 12:6

On that very night before Herod was going to bring him out for trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, while guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one member suffers, everyone suffers with it. If a member is honored, all rejoice with it.

2 Corinthians 1:11

as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

constantly pray,

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.

James 5:16

So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.