4 Bible Verses about Intercession

there a great crowd of people came to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and laid them down at Jesus feet, and he healed them:

Then they brought to him a demoniac, who was both blind and dumb: and he cured him so effectually, that he recovered both his speech and his sight;

and there came a woman of Canaan from those quarters, and cried out to him, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon.

then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him.

And when they were come to the multitude, a man came kneeling to him, and cry'd, Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is grievously afflicted with the epilepsy; he often falls into the fire, and frequently into the water. I presented him to your disciples, but they could not cure him. read more.
upon which Jesus answered, incredulous and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. and Jesus rebuked the demon, and he departed out of him: so that the child was cured from that very hour.

in particular for me, that I may have leave to speak without any restraint, and make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an embassador, tho' in chains: that I may duely represent it to the full.

in the mean time, I conjure you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the spirit, that you join with me in earnest prayers to God for me; that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that the charitable service which I am employed about, for the converts at Jerusalem, may be acceptable to them: that by the will of God we may meet with joy, and rest together in peace.

being assisted by your prayers for me, so that thanks may be returned by many, for the gracious deliverance procur'd me by their prayers.

My brethren, pray for us.

Pray for us, for we trust we have a clear conscience, and desire our virtuous conduct may appear to all the world.

saying, Lord, my servant lies sick at home grievously afflicted with the palsy,

When Jesus came out of the synagogue, he went to Simon's house, whose mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and they desired him to relieve her.

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

who having heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, he went there to desire him to come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

when one of the company cry'd out, master, I beseech you, cast your eyes upon my son, for he is my only child:

I continually give thanks upon your account, making mention of you in my prayers;

Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is grievously afflicted with the epilepsy; he often falls into the fire, and frequently into the water.

and one of the crowd answer'd, master, I have brought to you my son, who is possess'd with a dumb spirit, which no sooner comes on him, but it throws him down: then the child foams, gnashes his teeth, and grows meager. then said Jesus, incredulous people, how long shall I be with you? must I be always assisting you? bring him before me. read more.
so he was brought to him, and as soon as he saw him, the spirit threw him into convulsions, and he fell upon the ground, where he wallowed foaming. Jesus then asked the father, how long is it since this befel him? from his infancy, said the father. it has frequently thrown him into the fire, and into the water, to the hazard of his life; if therefore you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe. immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith. Jesus observing the people came crowding to him, rebuked the evil spirit, saying, thou dumb and deaf spirit come out of the child, never to enter more, it is I command it. and the spirit came out of him, having made him roar, and thrown him into such agonies, that he became like one that was dead, and many were of opinion he actually was so. but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.

from thence they sailed to Antioch, where they had been recommended to the favour of God, for the commission, which they had now discharg'd.

but Paul chose Silas, and having been recommended by the brethren to the favour of God,

so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.

who shall condemn them? shall Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, and makes intercession for us?

the Lord be favourable to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often reliev'd me, and was not asham'd of my chains:

the Lord grant he may obtain mercy from him in that day, for you know very well what services de did me at Ephesus.

and intercede with you for my son Onesimus, whom I made a convert whilst I was in chains. 'tis true he was formerly useless to you, but now he will be useful to us both: I have sent him back, therefore receive him as one that I tenderly love. read more.
I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel. but I would not do any thing without your consent; that your benefaction might not appear any ways forc'd, but perfectly voluntary. perhaps he quitted you for a while, to be yours for ever after: not as a slave, but in another quality, as a dear brother whom I particularly value, but much more should you, both as he is your servant, and as he is a christian. I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself. if he has wrong'd you, or is indebted to you, place that to my account. I Paul give it under my own hand, I will repay it; not to say, that you owe your very self to me. for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake. I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention.

and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever;

but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,

When Jesus came out of the synagogue, he went to Simon's house, whose mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and they desired him to relieve her. so approaching near her, he order'd the fever to leave her, and it left her. upon which she immediately arose, and waited upon them at table.

"It is for them I pray: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, because they are thine.

and there came a woman of Canaan from those quarters, and cried out to him, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon.

and now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to his gracious dispensation, which is able to improve you, and secure to you the inheritance with those who are sanctify'd.

Simon answered, do you pray to the Lord for me, that nothing like what you mention may befall me.