Verse Comparison: Acts 12:5
American Standard Version
Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
Amplified® Bible
So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent prayer for him was persistently made to God by the church (assembly).
Contemporary English Version
While Peter was being kept in jail, the church never stopped praying to God for him.
Darby English Version
Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly to God concerning him.
Good News Bible
So Peter was kept in jail, but the people of the church were praying earnestly to God for him.
International Standard Version
So Peter was being kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered 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 fervently by the church to God.
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So Peter remained in the prison, but the church prayed fervently to God.
Young's Literal Translation
Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,
