Acts 12:5

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

In Context

4After seizing him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod planned to bring him out to the people after the Passover.

6The very night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, while the guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison.

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Cross References

Luke 18:1Then Jesus told them a parable about the need for them to pray at all times and not lose heart.

1 Corinthians 12:26If one member suffers, all the other members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the other members rejoice with it.

Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every prayer and supplication, and to this end, stay alert and be persistent in praying for all the saints.

Hebrews 13:3Remember those in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Also remember those who are mistreated, as though you yourselves were suffering with them.

Matthew Henry on Acts 12:2-5

The Martyrdom of James; Peter's Imprisonment. 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) 4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Ever since the… Read the whole commentary →

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