Read Full ChapterSo Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(5) Therefore Kefa was kept in the prison but fervent prayer concerning him was made by the assembly-church towards The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.
The F.O.G
[5] While Peter sat in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him. This was their weapon against tyranny—not swords or schemes, but persistent prayer.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,
Young's Literal Translation
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