While Peter and John were prisoners, the other disciples, knowing the malignity of the Jews, had prayed unceasingly for their brethren, fearing that the cruelty shown to Christ might be repeated. As soon as the apostles were released, they sought the rest of the disciples and reported to them the result of the examination. Great was the joy of the believers. "They lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, Thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: who by the mouth of Thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against His Christ. For of a truth against Thy Holy Child Jesus, whom Thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, for to do whatsoever Thy hand and Thy counsel determined before to be done.

Mens Peter og Johannes var i fængsel, havde de andre disciple, som kendte jødernes ondskab, bedt ustandseligt for deres brødre, fordi de frygtede for, at den grusomhed, der var udvist overfor Kristus, skulle gentage sig. Så snart apostlene blev frigivet, opsøgte disse de andre disciple og fortalte dem om udfaldet af forhøret. De troendes glæde var stor. "De opløftede alle som én deres røst til Gud og sagde: "Herre, du som har skabt himmelen og jorden og havet og alt, hvad der er i dem, du, som ved Helligånden gennem din tjener Davids mund har sagt: