Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Acts 12:5

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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prayer was made without ceasing--rather, "instant," "earnest," "urgent" (Margin); as in Luk 22:44; Act 26:7; and Pe1 4:8 (see Greek). of the church unto God for him--not in public assembly, for it was evidently not safe to meet thus; but in little groups in private houses, one of which was Mary's (Act 12:12). And this was kept up during all the days of unleavened bread.

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