60 Bible Verses about Praying
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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions as the worldly do, for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Be anxious for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.
praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit and watching in this with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints
praying also together for us that God would open unto us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of the Christ, for which I am also in bonds,
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him.
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward.
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret shall reward thee openly.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me in their trouble.
Is anyone among you afflicted? let them pray. Is anyone happy? let them sing.
Moreover as for me, in no wise should I sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you, but I will teach you the good and the right way.
Therefore I say unto you that everything that ye ask for, praying, believe that ye receive it, and it shall come upon you.
And when ye are praying, forgive if ye have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in the heavens will also forgive you your trespasses.
And it came to pass in those days that he went out into the mountain to pray and continued all night in prayer to God.
And this I pray that your charity may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all perception,
Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
And when Solomon finished praying, the fire came down from the heavens and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, asking that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
ye also helping us with prayer, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
And he went a little further and fell on his face, praying and saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
I desire, therefore, that the men in every place, pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and strife.
And likewise also the Spirit helps our weakness; for we know not how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself makes entreaty for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ, salutes you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand firm, perfect and fulfilled in all the will of God.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, and the congregation made prayer without unto God for him.
And it came to pass that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples.
And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that it behooves us always to pray and not faint,
and the prayer of faith shall cause the one who is sick to be saved, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he shall be forgiven them.
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
Now Hannah spoke in her heart and only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore, Eli thought she was drunk.
Watch ye therefore and pray always that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass and to stand before the Son of man.
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men,
cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
And on one of the sabbaths we went out of the city by a river side, where it was customary to pray; and we sat down and spoke unto the women who gathered there.
and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Neither do I pray for these alone, but also for those who shall believe in me through their word;
thou shalt hear in the heavens their prayer and their supplication and do their judgment.
Topics on Praying
Always Praying
Psalm 116:2Because he has inclined his ear unto me, therefore I will call upon him all of my days.
Jesus Praying
Hebrews 5:7Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, was heard because of his reverent fear;
Not Praying
Exodus 14:15Then the LORD said unto Moses, Why criest thou unto me? Speak unto the sons of Israel that they go forward:
Praying Amiss
James 4:3Ye ask and receive not because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your pleasures.
Praying Behind Closed Doors
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret shall reward thee openly.
Praying For Others
Jeremiah 11:14Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me in their trouble.
Praying For Sinners
Luke 6:28bless those that curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you.
Praying Loudly
Matthew 6:5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward.
Praying Quietly
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who sees in secret shall reward thee openly.
Praying Together
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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