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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto 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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto God for him.
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto 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.
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 Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by him and a light shined in the room. And he, striking Peter on the side, raised him up, saying: Arise quickly. And the chains fell off from his hands. 8 And the angel said to him: Gird thyself and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him: Cast thy garment about thee and follow me, 9 And going out, he followed him. And he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel: but thought he saw a vision. 10 And passing through the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city which of itself opened to them. And going out, they passed on through one street. And immediately the angel departed from him. 11 And Peter coming to himself, said: Now I know in very deed that the Lord hath sent his angel and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. 12 And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying. 13 And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken. whose name was Rhode. 14 And as soon as she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy: but running in she told that Peter stood before the gate.
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
And the limits of Chanaan were from Sidon as one comes to Gerara even to Gaza, until thou enter Sodom and Gomorrha, and Adama, and Seboim even to Lesa.
And the limits of Chanaan were from Sidon as one comes to Gerara even to Gaza, until thou enter Sodom and Gomorrha, and Adama, and Seboim even to Lesa.
Genesis 11:31
And Thare took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Aran, his son’s son, and Sarai his daughter in law, the wife of Abram his son, and brought them out of Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Chanaan: and they came as far as Haran, and dwelt there.
And Thare took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Aran, his son’s son, and Sarai his daughter in law, the wife of Abram his son, and brought them out of Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Chanaan: and they came as far as Haran, and dwelt there.
Genesis 12:5
And he took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all the substance which they had gathered, and the souls which they had gotten in Haran: and they went out to go into the land of Chanaan. And when they were come into it,
And he took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all the substance which they had gathered, and the souls which they had gotten in Haran: and they went out to go into the land of Chanaan. And when they were come into it,
Genesis 12:8
And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
And passing on from thence to a mountain, that was on the east side of Bethel, he there pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: he built there also an altar to the Lord, and called upon his name.
Genesis 12:9
And Abram went forward, going and proceeding on to the south.
And Abram went forward, going and proceeding on to the south.
Genesis 14:14
Which when Abram had heard, to wit, that his brother Lot was taken, he numbered of the servants born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, well appointed: and pursued them to Dan.
Which when Abram had heard, to wit, that his brother Lot was taken, he numbered of the servants born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, well appointed: and pursued them to Dan.
Genesis 14:21
And the king of Sodom said to Abram: Give me the persons, and the rest take to thyself.
And the king of Sodom said to Abram: Give me the persons, and the rest take to thyself.
Acts 7:4
Then he went out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Charan. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein you now dwell.
Then he went out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Charan. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein you 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 εÌκÏενηÌÏ ekteneÌs is found in only one other place in the New Testament, 1 Peter 4:8, âHave fervent charity among yourselves.â 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 εκÏÎµÎ½Î·Ï 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.
