Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Prayer was made without ceasing - The Greek word εκτενης signifies both fervor and earnestness, as well as perseverance. These prayers of the Church produced that miraculous interference mentioned below, and without which Peter could not have thus escaped from the hands of this ruthless king.
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Acts 12:5
5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayerb was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.