Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Bible References
Nigh unto
Psalm 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are contrite in heart, and will save such as be of a humble spirit.
Psalm 46:1
{To the Chanter, a song of the children of Korah upon Alamoth} God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Deuteronomy 4:7
For what nation is so great that hath gods so nigh unto him as the LORD our God is nigh unto us, in all things, when we call unto him?
1 Kings 18:27
And at noon Elijah mocked them, and said, "Call loud, for he is a god: but he is talking, or occupied, or in the way, or haply he sleepeth, that he may awake!"
Isaiah 58:9
Then shouldest thou call, and the LORD answer; then shouldest thou cry, and he shall say, "Lo, here am I. For I the LORD thy God am merciful."
John 14:23
Jesus answered, and said unto him, "If a man love me and will keep my sayings, my father also will love him, and we will come unto him, and will dwell with him.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands ye sinners, and purge your hearts ye wavering minded.
Call upon
Psalm 17:1
{A Prayer of David} Hear the right, O LORD; consider my complaint, and hearken unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
Psalm 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with their whole heart;
Proverbs 15:8
The LORD abhorreth the sacrifice of the ungodly; but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable to him.
Isaiah 1:15
When ye hold out your hands, I will turn my eyes from you. And though ye make many prayers, yet will I hear nothing at all; for your hands are full of blood.
Jeremiah 29:12
Ye shall cry unto me, ye shall go and call upon me, and I shall hear you.
Hosea 7:14
They call not upon me with their hearts, but lie howling upon their beds. Whereas they come together, it is but for meat and drink, and me will they not obey.
Matthew 6:5
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, because they would be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
Matthew 23:14
Woe be unto you, scribes and Pharisees, for ye devour widows' houses: and that, under a colour of praying long prayers, wherefore ye shall receive greater damnation.
John 4:24
God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit, and truth."
1 John 3:20
But if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and knoweth all things.