Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church to God for him. I. THE SEVERE IMPRISONMENT. 1. The chains. 2. The keepers. 3. The sleep. II. THE MERCIFUL DELIVERANCE. 1. The messenger from heaven with his joyful light and awakening voice. 2. The awakening with its fears and joys. 3. The first walking, with its hindrances and aids — walking as in a dream through the first and second watch, and the iron gate. III. THE GLORIOUS LIBERTY. 1. The firm standing on one's own feet. 2. The joyful reception by the brethren. 3. The impotent rage of the world. (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses 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. |
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