The day of Peter's execution was at last appointed, but still the prayers of the believers ascended to heaven; and while all their energies and sympathies were called out in fervent appeals for help, angels of God were watching over the imprisoned apostle.

Til sidst blev dagen for Peters henrettelse fastsat, men de troendes bønner opsteg stadig til Himmelen; og mens al deres styrke og kærlighed brød frem i inderlige bønner om hjælp, vågede Guds engle over den fangne apostel.