Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
prayer was made without ceasing—rather, "instant," "earnest," "urgent" (Margin); as in Luke 22:44; Acts 26:7; and I Peter 4:8 (see Greek).
of the church unto God for him—not in public assembly, for it was evidently not safe to meet thus; but in little groups in private houses, one of which was Mary's (Acts 12:12). And this was kept up during all the days of unleavened bread.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Acts 12:5:
Daniel 2:18
Acts 26:7
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