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But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
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American Standard Version
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
Christian Standard Bible
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to God for him.
English Standard Version
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
King James Version
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
New American Standard Bible
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made to God intensely by the church.
New International Version
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
New King James Version
Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
World English Bible
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.