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Monday, August 11th, 2025
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
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Geneva Bible
Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto God for him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to God for him.
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to God for him.
King James Version (1611)
Peter therefore was kept in prison, but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church vnto God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in prison, but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church vnto God for him.
King James Version
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
English Standard Version
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
New American Standard Bible
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made to God intensely by the church.
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made to God intensely by the church.
New Century Version
So Peter was kept in jail, but the church prayed earnestly to God for him.
So Peter was kept in jail, but the church prayed earnestly to God for him.
Amplified Bible
So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church.
So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God.
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God.
Legacy Standard Bible
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God.
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God.
Berean Standard Bible
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
Contemporary English Version
While Peter was being kept in jail, the church never stopped praying to God for him.
While Peter was being kept in jail, the church never stopped praying to God for him.
Complete Jewish Bible
So Kefa was being held under watch in prison, but intense prayer was being made to God on his behalf by the Messianic community.
So Kefa was being held under watch in prison, but intense prayer was being made to God on his behalf by the Messianic community.
Darby Translation
Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him.
Easy-to-Read Version
So Peter was kept in jail, but the church was constantly praying to God for him.
So Peter was kept in jail, but the church was constantly praying to God for him.
George Lamsa Translation
And while Simon Peter was kept in the prison, continual prayer was offered for him to God by the church.
And while Simon Peter was kept in the prison, continual prayer was offered for him to God by the church.
Good News Translation
So Peter was kept in jail, but the people of the church were praying earnestly to God for him.
So Peter was kept in jail, but the people of the church were praying earnestly to God for him.
Lexham English Bible
Thus Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer was fervently being made to God by the church for him.
Thus Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer was fervently being made to God by the church for him.
Literal Translation
Then Peter was indeed kept in the prison, but fervent prayer was made by the assembly to God on his behalf.
Then Peter was indeed kept in the prison, but fervent prayer was made by the assembly to God on his behalf.
American Standard Version
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
Bible in Basic English
So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.
So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.
Hebrew Names Version
Kefa therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
Kefa therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
International Standard Version
So Peter was being kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the church.
So Peter was being kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the church.
Etheridge Translation
And while Shemun was kept in the house of the bound, constant prayer was offered by the church on his behalf unto Aloha.
And while Shemun was kept in the house of the bound, constant prayer was offered by the church on his behalf unto Aloha.
Murdock Translation
And while Simon was in custody in the prison, continual prayer to God in his behalf, was offered to God by the church.
And while Simon was in custody in the prison, continual prayer to God in his behalf, was offered to God by the church.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Peter was kept in pryson: But prayer was made without ceassyng of the Churche, vnto God for hym.
And Peter was kept in pryson: But prayer was made without ceassyng of the Churche, vnto God for hym.
English Revised Version
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
World English Bible
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
So Peter was kept in the prison; but continual prayer was made to God by the church for him.
So Peter was kept in the prison; but continual prayer was made to God by the church for him.
Weymouth's New Testament
So Peter was kept in prison; but long and fervent prayer was offered to God by the Church on his behalf.
So Peter was kept in prison; but long and fervent prayer was offered to God by the Church on his behalf.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Petre was kept in prisoun; but preier was maad of the chirche with out ceessing to God for hym.
And Petre was kept in prisoun; but preier was maad of the chirche with out ceessing to God for hym.
Update Bible Version
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church to God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church to 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.
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing by the church to God for him.
New English Translation
So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.
So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.
New King James Version
Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant [fn] prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant [fn] prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
New Living Translation
But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
New Life Bible
So Peter was held in prison. But the church kept praying to God for him.
So Peter was held in prison. But the church kept praying to God for him.
New Revised Standard
While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him.
While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but, prayer, was, earnestly, being made by the assembly, unto God, concerning him.
Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but, prayer, was, earnestly, being made by the assembly, unto God, concerning him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.
Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.
Revised Standard Version
So Peter was kept in prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
So Peter was kept in prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Then was Peter kepte in preson. But prayer was made with out ceasynge of the congregacion vnto God for him.
Then was Peter kepte in preson. But prayer was made with out ceasynge of the congregacion vnto 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,
Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Peter was kepte in the preson But prayer was made without ceassinge of the congregacion, vnto God for him.
And Peter was kepte in the preson But prayer was made without ceassinge of the congregacion, vnto God for him.
Mace New Testament (1729)
thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him,
thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him,
THE MESSAGE
All the time that Peter was under heavy guard in the jailhouse, the church prayed for him most strenuously.
All the time that Peter was under heavy guard in the jailhouse, the church prayed for him most strenuously.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But while Pete was locked up, everyone who rode for the Lord prayed for him constantly.
But while Pete was locked up, everyone who rode for the Lord prayed for him constantly.
Contextual Overview
5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto God for him. 6 And when Herod woulde haue brought him out vnto the people, the same night slept Peter betweene two souldiers, bound wt two chaines, and the keepers before the doore, kept the prison. 7 And behold the Angel of the Lord came vpon them, and a light shined in the house, and he smote Peter on the side, and raysed him vp, saying, Arise quickely. And his chaines fell off from his handes. 8 And the Angel saide vnto him, Girde thy selfe, and binde on thy sandales. And so he did. Then he said vnto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and followe me. 9 So Peter came out and followed him, and knewe not that it was true, which was done by the Angel, but thought he had seene a vision. 10 Nowe when they were past the first and the second watch, they came vnto the yron gate, that leadeth vnto the citie, which opened to them by it owne accord, and they went out, and passed through one streete, and by and by the Angel departed from him. 11 And when Peter was come to himselfe, he said, Nowe I know for a trueth, that the Lord hath sent his Angel, and hath deliuered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the wayting for of the people of the Iewes. 12 And as he considered the thing, he came to the house of Marie, the mother of Iohn, whose surname was Marke, where many were gathered together, and prayed. 13 And when Peter knocked at the entrie doore, a maide came foorth to hearken, named Rhode, 14 But when she knew Peters voyce, she opened not the entrie doore for gladnesse, but ranne in, and tolde howe Peter stood before the entrie.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
prayer was made without ceasing: or, instant and earnest prayer was made, Acts 12:12, Isaiah 62:6, Isaiah 62:7, Matthew 18:19, Luke 18:1, 1 Corinthians 12:26, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Ephesians 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 13:3, James 5:16
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 12:23 - God forbid Psalms 10:17 - cause Psalms 18:6 - distress Psalms 34:17 - cry Psalms 102:2 - in the day Psalms 127:2 - for so he Isaiah 65:24 - General Jeremiah 37:21 - Thus Daniel 3:20 - to bind Acts 5:18 - General Romans 1:9 - that Romans 12:12 - continuing 2 Corinthians 6:5 - imprisonments Colossians 1:9 - do
Cross-References
Genesis 10:19
Then the border of the Canaanites was from Zidon, as thou commest to Gerar vntil Azzah, and as thou goest vnto Sodom, & Gomorah, and Admah, and Zeboijm, euen vnto Lasha.
Then the border of the Canaanites was from Zidon, as thou commest to Gerar vntil Azzah, and as thou goest vnto Sodom, & Gomorah, and Admah, and Zeboijm, euen vnto Lasha.
Genesis 11:31
Then Terah tooke Abram his sonne, and Lot the sonne of Haran, his sonnes sonne, and Sarai his daughter in lawe, his sonne Abrams wife: and they departed together from Vr of the Caldees, to goe into the land of Canaan, and they came to Haran, and dwelt there.
Then Terah tooke Abram his sonne, and Lot the sonne of Haran, his sonnes sonne, and Sarai his daughter in lawe, his sonne Abrams wife: and they departed together from Vr of the Caldees, to goe into the land of Canaan, and they came to Haran, and dwelt there.
Genesis 12:5
Then Abram tooke Sarai his wife, & Lot his brothers sonne, and all their substance that they possessed, and the soules that they had gotten in Haran, & they departed, to goe to the land of Canaan: & to the land of Canaan they came.
Then Abram tooke Sarai his wife, & Lot his brothers sonne, and all their substance that they possessed, and the soules that they had gotten in Haran, & they departed, to goe to the land of Canaan: & to the land of Canaan they came.
Genesis 12:8
Afterward remouing thence vnto a moutaine Eastward from Beth-el, he pitched his tent hauing Beth-el on the Westside, & Haai on the East: and there he built an altar vnto the Lord, and called on the Name of the Lord.
Afterward remouing thence vnto a moutaine Eastward from Beth-el, he pitched his tent hauing Beth-el on the Westside, & Haai on the East: and there he built an altar vnto the Lord, and called on the Name of the Lord.
Genesis 12:9
Againe Abram went forth going & iourneying toward the South.
Againe Abram went forth going & iourneying toward the South.
Genesis 14:14
When Abram heard that his brother was taken, he brought forth of them that were borne and brought vp in his house, three hundreth and eighteene, and pursued them vnto Dan.
When Abram heard that his brother was taken, he brought forth of them that were borne and brought vp in his house, three hundreth and eighteene, and pursued them vnto Dan.
Genesis 14:21
Then the King of Sodom saide to Abram, Giue me the persons, and take the goodes to thy selfe.
Then the King of Sodom saide to Abram, Giue me the persons, and take the goodes to thy selfe.
Acts 7:4
Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran. And after that his father was dead, God brought him from thence into this land, wherein ye now dwell,
Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran. And after that his father was dead, God brought him from thence into this land, wherein ye now dwell,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Peter therefore was kept in prison,.... Till the feast of the passover was at an end:
but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him; this was not done by them as a body together, but either by them in several bands at different places, or by some of the principal of the church at some one certain place, and where they might frequently change companies, and keep on a continual incessant prayer for days together; and whereas it is very likely it might be at the beginning of the passover, when Peter was taken up, and it was now at the close of it, when he was delivered, the church might be engaged by companies alternately, a whole week together, in prayer, on this occasion.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But prayer was made - The church was apprised of his imprisonment and danger, and had no resource but to apply to God by prayer. In scenes of danger there is no other refuge; and the result shows that even in most discouraging circumstances God can hear prayer. Nothing scarcely could appear more hopeless than the idea of rescuing Peter out of the hands of Herod, and out of the prison, and out of the custody of sixteen men, by prayer. But the prayer of faith Was prevalent with God.
Without ceasing - Intense, steady, ardent prayer. The word used here ἐκτενής ektenēs is found in only one other place in the New Testament, 1 Peter 4:8, “Have fervent charity among yourselves.” The word has rather the idea that their prayer was earnest and fervent than that it was constant.
Of the church - By the church.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 12:5. Prayer was made without ceasing — The Greek word εκτενης signifies both fervour and earnestness, as well as perseverance. These prayers of the Church produced that miraculous interference mentioned below, and without which Peter could not have thus escaped from the hands of this ruthless king.
