^{5 Ref} Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

^{6 Ref} The same night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains. Guards in front of the door kept the prison.

^{7 Ref} And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side, and woke him up, saying, "Stand up quickly!" His chains fell off from his hands.