60 Bible Verses about Praying

Brothers, pray for us also.

And in praying, do not use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Pray without ceasing.

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of 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 you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward.

Watch and pray, that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner chamber, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Therefore do not pray for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them; for I will not hear them in the time that they cry to me because of their trouble."

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions."

It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.

This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

Therefore do not pray for this people, neither lift up a cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me; for I will not hear you.

Then Jonah prayed to the LORD, his God, out of the fish's belly.

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, do not cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

You ask, and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures.

For this cause, I bow my knees before the Father,

Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we do not know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,

Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the church to God for him.

It happened, that when he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

and the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.

And Hannah, she was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.

Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be able to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, be made for all men:

do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

He prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth brought forth its fruit.

On the Sabbath day we went forth outside of the gate by a riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down, and spoke to the women who had come together.

and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

The LORD said to me, "Do not pray for this people for their good.

Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word,

then hear in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.