Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, since we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words,

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints.

Zechariah 12:10

I will pour out on the house of David and on the residents of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and of supplications, and they will look to me the one whom they pierced.'"

Matthew 20:22

Jesus replied, "You don't realize what you're asking. Can you drink from the cup that I'm going to drink from?" They told him, "We can."

Luke 11:1-13

Once Jesus was praying in a certain place. After he had finished, one of his disciples told him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."

Romans 8:15

For you have not received a spirit of slavery that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba! Father!"

James 4:3

You ask for something but do not get it because you ask for it for the wrong reason for your own pleasure.

Psalm 6:3

And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait?

Psalm 6:9

The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD receives my prayer.

Psalm 10:17

LORD, you heard the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen them, you will listen carefully,

Psalm 42:1-5

As an antelope pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, God.

Psalm 55:1-2

Pay attention to my prayer, God, and do not hide yourself from my appeal.

Psalm 69:3

I am exhausted from calling for help. My throat is parched. My eyes are strained from looking for God.

Psalm 77:1-3

I cry out to God! I cry out to God and he hears me.

Psalm 88:1-3

LORD, God of my salvation, by day and by night I cry out before you.

Psalm 102:5

Because of the sound of my sighing, my bones cling to my skin.

Psalm 102:20

to listen to the groans of prisoners, to set free those condemned to death,

Psalm 119:81-82

I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it.

Psalm 143:4-7

As a result, my spirit is desolate within me, and my mind within me is appalled.

Matthew 10:20

It won't be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Luke 22:44

In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like large drops of blood falling on the ground.

John 14:16

I will ask the Father to give you another Helper, to be with you always.

Romans 7:24

What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is infected by death?

Romans 15:1

Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this one we sigh, since we long to put on our heavenly dwelling.

2 Corinthians 5:4

So while we are still in this tent, we sigh under our burdens, because we do not want to put it off but to put it on, so that our dying bodies may be swallowed up by life.

2 Corinthians 12:5-10

I will boast about this man, but as for myself I will boast only about my weaknesses.

Galatians 4:6

Now because you are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts to cry out, "Abba! Father!"

Ephesians 2:18

For through him, both of us have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Hebrews 4:15

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet he never sinned.

Hebrews 5:2

He can deal gently with people who are ignorant and easily deceived, since he himself is subject to weakness.

Jude 1:20-21

But you, dear friends, must continue to build your most holy faith for your own benefit. Furthermore, continue to pray in the Holy Spirit.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

General references

Bible References

Infirmities

Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.
2 Corinthians 12:5
I will boast about this man, but as for myself I will boast only about my weaknesses.
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet he never sinned.
Hebrews 5:2
He can deal gently with people who are ignorant and easily deceived, since he himself is subject to weakness.

For we

Matthew 20:22
Jesus replied, "You don't realize what you're asking. Can you drink from the cup that I'm going to drink from?" They told him, "We can."
Luke 11:1
Once Jesus was praying in a certain place. After he had finished, one of his disciples told him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
James 4:3
You ask for something but do not get it because you ask for it for the wrong reason for your own pleasure.

But

Romans 8:15
For you have not received a spirit of slavery that leads you into fear again. Instead, you have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba! Father!"
Psalm 10:17
LORD, you heard the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen them, you will listen carefully,
Zechariah 12:10
I will pour out on the house of David and on the residents of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and of supplications, and they will look to me the one whom they pierced.'"
Matthew 10:20
It won't be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Galatians 4:6
Now because you are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts to cry out, "Abba! Father!"
Ephesians 2:18
For through him, both of us have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints.
Jude 1:20
But you, dear friends, must continue to build your most holy faith for your own benefit. Furthermore, continue to pray in the Holy Spirit.

With

Romans 7:24
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is infected by death?
Psalm 6:3
And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait?
Psalm 42:1
As an antelope pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, God.
Psalm 55:1
Pay attention to my prayer, God, and do not hide yourself from my appeal.
Psalm 69:3
I am exhausted from calling for help. My throat is parched. My eyes are strained from looking for God.
Psalm 77:1
I cry out to God! I cry out to God and he hears me.
Psalm 88:1
LORD, God of my salvation, by day and by night I cry out before you.
Psalm 102:5
Because of the sound of my sighing, my bones cling to my skin.
Psalm 119:81
I long for your deliverance; I have looked to your word, placing my hope in it.
Psalm 143:4
As a result, my spirit is desolate within me, and my mind within me is appalled.
Luke 22:44
In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like large drops of blood falling on the ground.
2 Corinthians 5:2
For in this one we sigh, since we long to put on our heavenly dwelling.
2 Corinthians 12:8
I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me,

General references

Leviticus 2:16
The priest is to offer the memorial offering in smoke its crushed bits, olive oil, and frankincense as an offering by fire to the LORD."

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