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 Historical context

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 Parallel

Acts 5:18 records apostles jailed and then freed by an angel—same pattern as Peter’s imprisonment and deliverance.

Matthew 18:19 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

Ephesians 6:18-20 commands prayer for those in chains—the church obeyed by praying earnestly for Peter in prison.

Hebrews 13:3 Related theme

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Related theme

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.