49 Bible Verses about Praying
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"And, when praying, use not vain repetitions, as the gentiles do; for they think that for their much speaking they shall be heard.
Be anxious for nothing; but, in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
with all prayer and supplication praying at every opportunity in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
at the same time praying for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ (because of which I have also become bound),
"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.
Watch, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit, indeed, is willing, but the flesh is weak."
But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
Is anyone among you afflicted? let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? let him sing praise.
Therefore, I say to you, all things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them.
And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also Who is in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and He was spending the whole night in prayer to God.
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all discernment;
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, cease not praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full knowledge of His will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the mercy bestowed upon us by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;
And, in like manner, the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought; but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Epaphras, who is from among you, salutes you, a servant of Christ Jesus, always striving in your behalf in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf.
And it came to pass, as He was in a certain place praying, that, when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples."
And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
and the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and, if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.
And it came to pass, as He was praying, that the appearance of His countenance was altered, and His raiment became white and dazzling.
But watch ye at every season, praying that ye may have full strength to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;
cease not to give thanks on your behalf, making mention of you in my prayers;
And, on the sabbath day, we went forth without the gate by a river, where we were supposing there was a place of prayer; and, sitting down, we were speaking to the women who had assembled together.
and said to them, "Why are ye sleeping? Rising up, pray, that ye enter not into temptation."
And I do not pray for these only, but for those also who believe on Me through their word;
Topics on Praying
Always Praying
Luke 18:1And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Jesus Praying
Hebrews 5:7Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear,
Not Praying
John 16:24Hitherto ye asked nothing in My name; ask, and ye will receive, that your joy may be made full.
Praying Amiss
James 4:3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it on your pleasures.
Praying Behind Closed Doors
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
Praying Loudly
Matthew 6:5"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.
Praying Quietly
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
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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