Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake.
General references
Bible References
General references
Genesis 18:27
Abraham answered, “Now behold, I who am but dust [in origin] and ashes have decided to speak to the Lord.
Matthew 7:7 “Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.
Luke 11:8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything just because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence and boldness he will get up and give him whatever he needs.
Luke 18:1
Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,
Ephesians 6:18
With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].
Hebrews 10:20
by this new and living way which He initiated and opened for us through the veil [as in the Holy of Holies], that is, through His flesh,