John 4:23
But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father with spirit and truth. The Father seeks such people to worship him.
Philippians 3:3
We are those with true circumcision who worship by the Spirit of God. We glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.
John 5:25
Truly I tell you, the hour is coming when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear (listen) (understand) will live.
Romans 1:9
God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.
Romans 8:15
For you have not received a spirit of bondage again causing fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Father, Father! (Chaldee: Abba, meaning father).
Galatians 4:6
Because you are sons, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Ephesians 6:18
With prayer and supplication pray at all times in the Spirit. Watch with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.
Joshua 24:14
Honor Jehovah and serve him sincerely and in truth. Get rid of the gods that your ancestors used to worship in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve only Jehovah.
1 Samuel 12:24
Reverence Jehovah and serve him in truth with all your heart. Remember the great things he has done for you.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.
Psalm 17:1
([Psalm of David]) Hear my plea for justice, O Jehovah. Pay attention to my cry. Open your ears to my prayer, spoken without deceit.
Psalm 32:2
Blessed is the person whom Jehovah no longer accuses of sin and who has no deceitful thoughts.
Psalm 51:6
Yet, you desire truth from the secret person within me. Deep down inside me teach me wisdom.
Psalm 147:11
Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.
Song of Songs 2:14
O my dove, you are in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs. Let me see your countenance. Let me hear your voice. For sweet is your voice, and your countenance is lovely.
Isaiah 1:10-15
Listen to the word of Jehovah (YHWH), you rulers of Sodom! Pay attention to the Law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Isaiah 10:20
In that day the remnant of Israel, the survivors of the house of Jacob, will no longer rely on the one who defeated them. They will truly rely on Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 26:8-9
Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts.
Isaiah 29:13
These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men.
Isaiah 43:21
I have formed these people for myself. They will praise me.
Isaiah 48:1-2
Listen to this, people of Israel, you that are descended from Judah. You swear by the name of Jehovah and claim to worship the God of Israel. However you do not mean a word you say.
Isaiah 58:2
They seek me day by day. They delight to know my ways like a nation that has done righteousness and has not forsaken the ordinance of their God. They ask me for justice and delight. They are pleased that God is near.
Isaiah 58:8-14
Your light will break out like the dawn. Your recovery will speedily spring forth. Your righteousness will go before you and the glory of Jehovah will be your rear guard.
Isaiah 66:1-2
This is what Jehovah says: Heaven is my throne. Earth is my footstool. Where can you people build a house or resting place for me?
Jeremiah 3:10
Even after all this, Israel's treacherous sister Judah did not return to me with all her heart. She was deceitful, says Jehovah.
Jeremiah 4:2
if you take the oath, as Jehovah lives in an honest, fair, and right way, then the nations will be blessed, and in him they will glory.
Jeremiah 7:7-12
then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land I gave to your fathers from generation to generation and for a very long time.'
Ezekiel 22:30
I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.
Matthew 15:7-9
You hypocrites (liars)! Isaiah's prophecy was right about you.
Luke 18:11-13
The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
John 1:17
The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 4:21
Jesus replied: Woman believe me. The hour comes when you will worship the Father neither in the mountain nor in Jerusalem.
John 12:23
Jesus answered: The time has come for the Son of man to be glorified.
John 16:32
Behold! The hour comes, and indeed, it is here, that you will be scattered and each one will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.
Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit also helps our weaknesses. We do not know what we should pray for, as we should. The Spirit [of God] makes intercession with groaning that cannot be spoken.
1 Peter 2:9
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Jude 1:20-21
You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.