2 Corinthians 12:8

For this thing I besought the Lord three times, that it might depart from me.

Deuteronomy 3:23-27

And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,

1 Samuel 15:11

It grieves me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he has turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.

2 Samuel 12:16-18

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

Psalm 77:2-11

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

Matthew 20:21-22

And he said unto her, What will you? She said unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on the left, in your kingdom.

Matthew 26:39-44

And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.

Hebrews 5:7

Who 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, and was heard in that he feared;

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Summary

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

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I besought

Deuteronomy 3:23
And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,
1 Samuel 15:11
It grieves me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he has turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
2 Samuel 12:16
David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
Psalm 77:2
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.
Matthew 20:21
And he said unto her, What will you? She said unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on the left, in your kingdom.
Matthew 26:39
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.
Hebrews 5:7
Who 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, and was heard in that he feared;

General references

Deuteronomy 3:23
And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,
1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.