Matthew 13:21
he has no root in himself, he does not last, but when the word brings trouble or persecution he is at once repelled.
Luke 18:1
He also told them a parable about the need of always praying and never losing heart.
Acts 10:2
a religious man, who reverenced God with all his household, who was liberal in his alms to the People, and who constantly prayed to God.
Ephesians 6:18
praying at all times in the Spirit with all manner of prayer and entreaty ??be alive to that, attend to it unceasingly, interceding on behalf of all the saints
1 Thessalonians 5:17
never give up prayer,