“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.—the contrast (Peter imprisoned, church praying) establishes the power-axis: human constraint vs. divine intercession. 'Earnestly praying' (deēsis ektenēs, 'intense supplication') shows the church's urgent, concentrated prayer. Intercessory prayer becomes the church's weapon against secular power.
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