The Rescue of Peter
Acts 12:5
In 9 translations
- BSB
- So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
- KJV
- Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
- WEB
- Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
- ASV
- Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
- LSV
- Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the Assembly to God for him,
- YLT
- Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,
- DBY
- Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him.Elohim
- DRC
- Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God for him.
- GNV
- So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of ye Church vnto God for him.
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Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ἐκτενῶς (“fervently”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἐκτενὴς (“fervent”).
- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read περὶ (“concerning”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ὑπὲρ (“for”).
SBLGNT apparatus (2)
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- SBLGNT: ἐκτενῶς. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐκτενῶς; Robinson–Pierpont read ἐκτενὴς.
- SBLGNT: περὶ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read περὶ; Robinson–Pierpont read ὑπὲρ.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ὁ μὲν οὖν Πέτρος ἐτηρεῖτο ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ· προσευχὴ δὲ ἦν ἐκτενῶς γινομένη ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας πρὸς τὸν θεὸν περὶ αὐτοῦ.
- RP2018
- Ὁ μὲν οὖν Πέτρος ἐτηρεῖτο ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ· προσευχὴ δὲ ἦν ἐκτενὴς γινομένη ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας πρὸς τὸν θεὸν ὑπὲρ αὐτοῦ.
- TR-Boyd
- Ὁ μὲν οὖν Πέτρος ἐτηρεῖτο ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ· προσευχὴ δὲ ἦν ἐκτενὴς γινομένη ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας πρὸς τὸν Θεὸν ὑπὲρ αὐτοῦ.
- SCR1894
- ο μεν ουν πετρος ετηρειτο εν τη φυλακη προσευχη δε ην εκτενης γινομενη υπο της εκκλησιας προς τον θεον υπερ αυτου
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
HerodPrayerHerod Agrippa I.PrisonCriminalsAfflicted, Duty toward theTongues of FireJohn, the ApostlePrayer, PublicApostolic Age
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Cross-references most cited first
- 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- James 5:16Therefore 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.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17Pray without ceasing.
- Ephesians 6:18–20Pray 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…
- 2 Corinthians 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- Matthew 18:19Again, 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.
- Luke 18:1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Acts 12:12And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
- Isaiah 62:6–7On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her…
- Hebrews 13:3Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
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