Thematic Bible: Praying continually


Thematic Bible



Therefore, I want the men to pray in every place [i.e., in all worship assemblies. See verses 1-2], lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative. [Note: This passage stresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer]. Verse ConceptsHandsPrayer, Practicalities OfWorship, Reasons ForStrifePrayer, Offered WithLifting HandsMen WorshippingPraying TogetherPrayingpietyPraising God In Public Worship






Be alert and pray, so that you do not give in to temptation. The spirit of a person is truly willing [i.e., to do a certain thing], but his physical nature is [often] too weak [to carry it out]." Verse ConceptsPrayerfulnessReadinessSatan, As TempterSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictTemptation, ResistingWatchfulness, Of BelieversWeakness, SpiritualEnticementLimitations Of The BodyBeing TemptedPeople WillingTemptation

In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other]. Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take "spirit" here to refer to the "Holy Spirit"], [as you] serve the Lord. Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.

"But pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise]. For that is the way this 'day' will arrive for everyone [else] living on the entire earth. But you should be alert at all times, offering earnest prayers, so that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen, and to appear [acceptable] in front of the Son of man [on that day]."

And when He got there He said to them, "Pray that you do not give in [i.e., to the devil] under trials." Verse ConceptsPrayerfulnessSatan, As TempterTemptation, ResistingBeing Tempted