Acts 12:5

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

So Peter was kept in prison, but meanwhile the prayers of the Church were being earnestly offered to God on his behalf.

Cross References

Matthew 18:19

Again, I tell you that, if but two of you on earth agree as to what they shall pray for, whatever it be, it will be granted them by my Father who is in Heaven.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.

Acts 12:12

As soon as he realized what had happened, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also known as Mark, where a number of people were gathered together, praying.

Acts 12:4

After seizing Peter, Herod put him in prison, and entrusted him to the keeping of four Guards of four soldiers each, intending, after the Passover, to bring him up before the people.

Acts 12:6

Just when Herod was intending to bring him before the people, on that very night Peter was asleep between two soldiers, chained to them both, while there were sentries in front of the door, guarding the prison.

1 Corinthians 12:26

If one part suffers, all the others suffer with it, and if one part has honor done it, all the others share its joy.

2 Corinthians 1:11

And then many lips will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to many prayers.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Never cease to pray;

Hebrews 13:3

Remember the prisoners, as if you were their fellow-prisoners, and the oppressed, not forgetting that you also are still in the body.

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be cured. Great is the power of a good man's fervent prayer.