Again, truly I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
Acts 12:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent prayer for him was persistently made to God by the church (assembly). American Standard Version (1901) Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him. Common English Bible While Peter was held in prison, the church offered earnest prayer to God for him. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Peter was detained in prison. But prayers were being made without ceasing, by the Church, to God on his behalf. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him. |
Again, truly I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
Then Jesus told them a parable about the need to pray at all times and not lose heart.
When Peter realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John (who was called Mark), where many had gathered together and were praying.
After seizing him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod planned to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
The very night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, while the guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison.
If one member suffers, all the other members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the other members rejoice with it.
as you join in helping us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on your behalf for the favor granted to us through the prayers of many.
Remember those in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Also remember those who are mistreated, as though you yourselves were suffering with them.
Confess your trespasses to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful and effective.