⁵ But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.

²⁶ If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.

¹⁶ Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

¹⁸ Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.^[a]

¹⁹ And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.^{[b] 20} I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

¹¹ And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.

¹⁷ Never stop praying.

¹⁹ “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

³ Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.

¹² When he realized this, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many were gathered for prayer.

Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.