Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Standard 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. King James Bible Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. New King James Version Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him 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. NASB 1995 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. NASB 1977 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. Amplified Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church. Christian Standard Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to 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. American Standard Version Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him. Contemporary English Version While Peter was being kept in jail, the church never stopped praying to God for him. English Revised Version Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying very hard to God for him. Good News Translation So Peter was kept in jail, but the people of the church were praying earnestly to God for him. International Standard Version So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the assembly. Majority Standard Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. NET Bible So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him. New Heart English Bible Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPeter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the Assembly 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. 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, Smith's Literal Translation Truly therefore was Peter kept in prison: and prayer was made continually by the church to God for him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePeter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto 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. New American Bible Peter thus was being kept in prison, but prayer by the church was fervently being made to God on his behalf. New Revised Standard Version While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd while Simon Peter was kept in the prison, continual prayer was offered for him to God by the church. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And while Shimeon was guarded in prison, continual prayer was offered by the church for him to God, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, Peter was kept in prison; but fervent prayer to God was made for him by the church. Godbey New Testament Then indeed Peter was kept in prison: but prayer to God in his behalf was incessantly made by the church. Haweis New Testament So then Peter was kept in prison: but fervent prayer was offered up by the church to God for him. Mace New Testament thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, 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. Worrell New Testament Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf. Worsley New Testament Peter was therefore kept in custody: but incessant prayer was made to God for him by the church. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context 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 James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Philippians 1:19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. Romans 15:30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. 2 Corinthians 1:11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. Colossians 4:3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Ephesians 6:18-19 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. / Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brothers, pray for us as well. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you. Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. Matthew 18:19-20 Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. 1 Samuel 7:5 Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.” 2 Chronicles 33:13 And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God. Treasury of Scripture Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church to God for him. Acts 12:12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. Isaiah 62:6,7 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, … Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Jump to Previous Assembly Behalf Ceasing Church Constant Earnest Earnestly Fervent Fervently Indeed Kept Offered Peter Prayer Praying Prison Strong UnceasingJump to Next Assembly Behalf Ceasing Church Constant Earnest Earnestly Fervent Fervently Indeed Kept Offered Peter Prayer Praying Prison Strong UnceasingActs 12 1. King Herod persecutes the Christians, kills James, and imprisons Peter; 6. whom an angel delivers upon the prayers of the church. 20. Herod in his pride taking to himself the honor due to God, 23. is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably. 24. After his death, the word of God prospers. 25. Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch. So Peter was kept in prison The phrase begins with "So," indicating a continuation of the narrative. Peter, one of the leading apostles, is "kept in prison," a situation that highlights the early church's persecution. The Greek word for "kept" is "ἐτηρεῖτο" (etēreito), suggesting a guarded or watched state, emphasizing the Roman authority's intent to prevent any escape or rescue. Historically, this reflects the tension between the nascent Christian movement and the established political powers. Peter's imprisonment is not just a physical confinement but a spiritual trial, testing the faith and resolve of the early believers. but the church was fervently praying to God for him Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. was kept ἐτηρεῖτο (etēreito) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. prison, φυλακῇ (phylakē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5438: From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. fervently ἐκτενῶς (ektenōs) Adverb Strong's 1619: Earnestly, strenuously, fervently. Adverb from ektenes; intently. praying προσευχὴ (proseuchē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. God Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Acts 12:5 NIVActs 12:5 NLT Acts 12:5 ESV Acts 12:5 NASB Acts 12:5 KJV Acts 12:5 BibleApps.com Acts 12:5 Biblia Paralela Acts 12:5 Chinese Bible Acts 12:5 French Bible Acts 12:5 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in the prison (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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