Matthew 20:31
When the crowd told them harshly to be silent, they shouted even louder, "Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!"
Matthew 19:13
Then some little children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Genesis 32:25-29
When the man realized that he hadn't yet won the struggle, he injured the socket of Jacob's thigh, dislocating it as he wrestled with him,
Matthew 7:7-8
"Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened for you.
Matthew 15:23
But he didn't answer her at all. Then his disciples came up and kept urging him, "Send her away, because she keeps on screaming as she follows us."
Luke 11:8-10
I tell you, even though that man doesn't want to get up and give him anything because he is his friend, he will get up and give him whatever he needs because of his persistence.
Luke 18:1-8
Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up.
Luke 18:39
The people at the front of the crowd sternly told him to be quiet, but he started shouting even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer. Be alert and thankful when you pray.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Continually be prayerful.