Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
What does Acts 12:5 mean?
James was one of the sons of Zebedee, whom Christ told that they should drink of the cup that he was to drink of, and be baptized with the baptism that he was to be baptized with, Mt 20:23.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsPrayerTruthSpirit
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Keep this verse inside Acts 12:5-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Peter Person
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Originally called Simon (=Simeon, i. e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He was the son of Jona ( Matt. 16:17 ). His mother is nowhere named in Scripture.