Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

Bible References

Trusteth

1 Corinthians 7:32
the unmarried is religiously concerned, how he may please the Lord:
1 Peter 3:5
the holy religious women of former times were thus adorned, and were submissive to their husbands.

Continueth

Luke 2:37
being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers:
Luke 18:1
Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.
Acts 26:7
which our twelve tribes by their continual services, night and day, hope themselves to obtain: yet for that hope, king Agrippa, do the Jews now accuse me.
Ephesians 6:18
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians: