12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

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12 When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark,(A) where many people had gathered and were praying.(B)

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12 So, when he had considered this, (A)he came to the house of Mary, the mother of (B)John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together (C)praying.

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14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

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14 This is the confidence(A) we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.(B) 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know(C) that we have what we asked of him.(D)

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Confidence and Compassion in Prayer

14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that (A)if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

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Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

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So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.(A)

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Peter Freed from Prison

Peter was therefore kept in prison, but [a]constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.

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  1. Acts 12:5 NU constantly or earnestly

25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

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Barnabas and Saul Sent Off

25 When Barnabas(A) and Saul had finished their mission,(B) they returned from[a] Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.(C)

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  1. Acts 12:25 Some manuscripts to

Barnabas and Saul Appointed

25 And (A)Barnabas and Saul returned [a]from Jerusalem when they had (B)fulfilled their ministry, and they also (C)took with them (D)John whose surname was Mark.

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  1. Acts 12:25 NU, M to

19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

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19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them(A) by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”(B)

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19 (A)“Again[a] I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, (B)it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered (C)together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

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  1. Matthew 18:19 NU, M Again, assuredly, I say

24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

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24 Before they call(A) I will answer;(B)
    while they are still speaking(C) I will hear.

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24 “It shall come to pass
That (A)before they call, I will answer;
And while they are still speaking, I will (B)hear.

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24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

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24 And so do Mark,(A) Aristarchus,(B) Demas(C) and Luke, my fellow workers.(D)

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11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

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11 Only Luke(A) is with me.(B) Get Mark(C) and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.

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11 Only Luke is with me. Get (A)Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.

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10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

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10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus(A) sends you his greetings, as does Mark,(B) the cousin of Barnabas.(C) (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.)

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10 (A)Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with (B)Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),

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