World English Bible
"Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him."
— Acts 12:5, World English Bible
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing 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. ”
“So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.”
“Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.”
“So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.”
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”
He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.
When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.
When he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of four soldiers each to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
The same night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains. Guards in front of the door kept the prison.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side, and woke him up, saying, "Stand up quickly!" His chains fell off from his hands.
The angel said to him, "Get dressed and put on your sandals." He did so. He said to him, "Put on your cloak, and follow me."