Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
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Luke 18:1
Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.
Matthew 15:22
There, a Canaanite woman of that district came out and began calling to Jesus: "Take pity on me, Master, Son of David; my daughter is grievously possessed by a demon."
Romans 15:30
I beg you, then, Brothers, by Jesus Christ, our Lord, and by the love inspired by the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf.
2 Corinthians 12:8
About this I three times entreated the Lord, praying that it might leave me.
Colossians 2:1
I want you to know in how great a struggle I am engaged for you and for Christ's People at Laodicea, and for all who have not yet seen me;
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, sends you his greeting. He is a servant of Christ Jesus, and is always most earnest in your behalf in his prayers, praying that you may stand firm, with a matured faith and with a sure conviction of all that is in accordance with God's will.
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Matthew 21:22
And whatever you ask for in your prayers will, if you have faith, be granted you."