Acts 12:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
World English Bible (WEB)
Peter{G4074}{G3303} therefore{G3767} was kept{G5083}{(G5712)} in{G1722} prison{G5438}: but{G1161} prayer{G4335} was{G2258}{(G5713)} made{G1096}{(G5740)} without ceasing{G1618} of{G5259} the church{G1577} unto{G4314} God{G2316} for{G5228} him{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(5) Therefore Kefa was kept in the prison but fervent prayer concerning him was made by the assembly-church towards The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.
The F.O.G
[5] While Peter sat in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. This was their weapon against tyranny—not swords or schemes, but persistent prayer.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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