Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Cross-reference
Acts 12:12 identifies the house where the church gathered to pray — the specific location of the prayer mentioned in 12:5.
Acts 5:18 records apostles jailed and then freed by an angel—same pattern as Peter’s imprisonment and deliverance.
Matthew 18:19 promises that agreeing prayer is answered—the church's united prayer for Peter is a concrete example of this.
Luke 18:1 teaches always to pray and not give up—the church's earnest prayer for Peter models this persistence.
2 Corinthians 1:11 says many prayers help and bring thanksgiving—the church's prayers for Peter were answered, leading to praise.
Ephesians 6:18-20 commands prayer for those in chains—the church obeyed by praying earnestly for Peter in prison.
Hebrews 13:3 calls to remember prisoners as if in chains with them—the church's prayer for Peter fulfills this command.
James 5:16 says the prayer of a righteous person is powerful—the church's prayer for Peter was powerful, resulting in his release.
Psalm 34:17 promises the righteous cry and God delivers—directly echoed in Peter’s deliverance.
Isaiah 65:24 says God answers before we call—this is exactly what happens when Peter is freed while the church prays.
Romans 12:12 commands continuing instant in prayer — exactly what the church did for Peter, providing a New Testament parallel to persistent intercession.
1 Corinthians 12:26 says if one part suffers, all suffer—the church's prayer for imprisoned Peter expresses that solidarity.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 says pray without ceasing—the church's earnest prayer for Peter reflects this continual spirit.