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Acts 12:5

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3And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)Select Acts 12:3

4And 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.Select Acts 12:4

5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.Select Acts 12:5

6And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.Select Acts 12:6

7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.Select Acts 12:7

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WEB

12:5 Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

ASV

12:5 Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

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