Luke 11:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

That

Teach

Jude 1:20

General references

Exodus 4:12

Bible References

That

Now it was during this time that Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent all night in prayer to God.

Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and his disciples were nearby, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

Then Jesus went out and made his way, as he customarily did, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.

During his earthly life Christ offered both requests and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his devotion.

Teach

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

You desire and you do not have; you murder and envy and you cannot obtain; you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask;

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,

General references

So now go, and I will be with your mouth and will teach you what you must say."