⁵ So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.^(A)

²⁶ If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins^(A) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.^(B) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.^(C)

¹⁷ pray continually,^(A)

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit^(A) on all occasions^(B) with all kinds of prayers and requests.^(C) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying^(D) for all the Lord’s people. ¹⁹ Pray also for me,^(E) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly^(F) make known the mystery^(G) of the gospel, ²⁰ for which I am an ambassador^(H) in chains.^(I) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

¹¹ as you help us by your prayers.^(A) Then many will give thanks^(B) on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

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.

³ Continue to remember those in prison^(A) as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.

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)

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.^(A)