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Berean Standard Bible

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

Acts 12:5

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King Herod Agrippa I has executed the apostle James and arrested Peter, planning a public trial after Passover. Peter is guarded by four squads of soldiers and chained between two of them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, Pedro era guardado en la cárcel; y la iglesia hacía sin cesar oración á Dios por él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La iglesia, al enterarse, se entregó a orar ferviente y constantemente por Pedro, mientras estaba en prisión.

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