²³ Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing ^(A)to pray for you, ^(B)and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

⁹ And so, ^(A)from the day we heard, ^(B)we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that ^(C)you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all ^(D)spiritual wisdom and understanding,

^9 (A)For God is my witness, ^(B)whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, ^(C)that without ceasing I mention you

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^3 (A)I thank God ^(B)whom I serve, as did my ancestors, ^(C)with a clear conscience, as I remember you ^(D)constantly in my prayers night and day.

¹⁰ as we pray most earnestly ^(A)night and day ^(B)that we may see you face to face and ^(C)supply what is lacking in your faith?

³⁶ then hear in heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel, when ^(A)you teach them ^(B)the good way in which they should walk, and grant rain upon your land, which you have given to your people as an inheritance.

⁵ So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest ^(A)prayer for him was made to God by the church.