39 occurrences in 36 translations

'Pray for' in the Bible

After that some little children were brought to Him, for Him to lay His hands on them and pray for them, but His disciples reproved those who brought them.

So, repent [i.e., change your heart and life] of such a terrible thing and pray for the Lord to forgive you for even thinking of such a thing. Perhaps He will [if you are really sincere].

But Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me both of you, so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me.”

Therefore let a man who has the gift of tongues pray for the power of interpreting them.

and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.

This is the reason that I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles, [pray for you. See 3:14-19].

Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

The outcome of all this, I know, will be my release, as you continue to pray for me, and as I am provided with the Spirit of Jesus Christ ??20 my eager desire and hope being that I may never feel ashamed but that now as ever I may do honour to Christ in my own person by fearless courage. Whether that means life or death, no matter!

This greeting [is being written] by me, Paul, in my own handwriting. Remember my imprisonment. [Note: This was probably a request for them to pray for him]. May God's favor be with you.

And I urge all of you to pray earnestly, so that I may be restored to you soon.

There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for that. All unrighteousness is sin: but there is a sin not unto death.

Beloved, I pray for thee to prosper concerning all things, and to be healthy, just as thy soul prospers.

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