Acts 12:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 12:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 12:5 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. prayer...: or, i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 12:5 — KJV
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. prayer...: or, instant and earnest prayer was made”
— Acts 12:5 (KJV)
Acts 12:5 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 12:5
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; with: or, in”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:5: prayer, without, ceasing
“I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:5: prayer, without, ceasing
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:5: therefore, made, church
“They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:5: therefore, made, god
“For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. revealed: Heb. opened the ear”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:5: therefore, prayer, god
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