Parallel Verses New International Version So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. New Living Translation But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. English Standard Version So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. Berean Study Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. Berean Literal Bible So indeed Peter was kept in the prison, but fervent prayer was being made to God by the church concerning him. New American Standard Bible So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. King James Bible Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but prayer was being made earnestly to God for him by the church. International Standard Version So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the assembly. NET Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And while Shimeon was guarded in prison, continual prayer was offered by the church for him to God, GOD'S WORD® Translation So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying very hard to God for him. New American Standard 1977 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. Jubilee Bible 2000 Peter therefore was kept in the prison, and the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} made prayer without unto God for him. King James 2000 Bible Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. American King James Version Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church to God for him. American Standard Version Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him. Douay-Rheims Bible Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him. Darby Bible Translation Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him. English Revised Version Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him. Webster's Bible Translation Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing by the church to God for him. Weymouth New Testament So Peter was kept in prison; but long and fervent prayer was offered to God by the Church on his behalf. World English Bible Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him. Young's Literal Translation Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him, Commentary Matthew Henry Commentary12:1-5 James was one of the sons of Zebedee, whom Christ told that they should drink of the cup that he was to drink of, and be baptized with the baptism that he was to be baptized with, Mt 20:23. Now the words of Christ were made good in him; and if we suffer with Christ, we shall reign with him. Herod imprisoned Peter: the way of persecution, as of other sins, is downhill; when men are in it, they cannot easily stop. Those make themselves an easy prey to Satan, who make it their business to please men. Thus James finished his course. But Peter, being designed for further services, was safe; though he seemed now marked out for a speedy sacrifice. We that live in a cold, prayerless generation, can hardly form an idea of the earnestness of these holy men of old. But if the Lord should bring on the church an awful persecution like this of Herod, the faithful in Christ would learn what soul-felt prayer is. Study Bible The Rescue of Peter4He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. 6On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.… Cross References Acts 12:4 He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. Acts 12:6 On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. Acts 12:12 And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people were gathered together praying. Treasury of Scripture Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church to God for him. prayer was made without ceasing, or, instant and earnest prayer was made. 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