Matthew 13:21
but has no root in himself, but is only a temporary [disciple]; and when affliction or persecution arises on account of the word, he is immediately offended.
Luke 18:1
AND he spoke also a parable to them, that men ought to pray at all times, and not to faint;
Acts 10:2
a pious man, and one fearing God with all his house, and bestowing many charities on the people, and praying to God always,
Ephesians 6:18
praying with all prayer and supplication on every occasion with the spirit, and watching in the same with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,
1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray without ceasing,