‘And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.’
—Romans 5:5

‘Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.’
—2 Corinthians 8:24

‘And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.’
—Luke 2:15

‘And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.’
—Luke 24:50

‘The people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.’
—Luke 23:35

‘Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.’
—Acts 12:5

‘Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
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‘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.’
—Acts 12:5 & 12

‘Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
‘And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
‘And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
‘And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
‘And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
‘When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
‘And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
‘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.
‘And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
‘And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
‘And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
‘But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
‘But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.’
—Acts 12:5–17

‘Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.’
—Acts 12:5

‘Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
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‘But the word of God grew and multiplied.’
—Acts 12:5 & 24