49 Bible Verses about Prayer
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'" And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything'? I tell you, though he will not get up and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
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But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
In those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Duty » Daily » Prayer
Evening » A season for » Prayer
When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food."
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'" And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything'? I tell you, though he will not get up and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
Fasting » Accompanied by » Prayer
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Ingratitude » Should be met with » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
In that day you will ask in my name. And I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
Judgments » May be averted by » Prayer
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Prayer
Lord's » Days » Prayer
Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'
He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'"
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
Prayer » Praying continually
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or quarreling.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
Then he told them a parable, to show that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
and also pray for me, that in the opening of my mouth, utterance may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it did also with you,
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
through whom we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of the glory of God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in me through their word;
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers,
always making my prayer with joy in every prayer of mine for you all,
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.
She continued doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!" And it came out at that very moment.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
In that day you will ask in my name. And I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;
Prayer » Select readings
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'" And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything'? I tell you, though he will not get up and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Prayer » Morning » Neglect of
You desire and do not have; so you kill. And you covet and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Special pleas offered in
Prayer » For miscellaneous topics relating to the devotional life, » Answer delayed
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rains.
So, when he heard that he was sick, he stayed two more days in the place where he was.
Prayer » Praying for others
"But I say to you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he will ask, and God will give him life for those whose sin is not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
For this reason also, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should depart from me.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
Prayer » United » Social and family
All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God together and said, "Sovereign Lord, it is you who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them,
When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God together and said, "Sovereign Lord, it is you who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them,
When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Prayer » The lord hearing prayers
Prayer » Plead in the » Promises of God
Prayer » Answer to, delayed
And will not God bring about justice for his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Bowing in
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Unwise prayers, examples of
And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom."
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Bowing
Prayer » Postures in » Kneeling
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be answered
Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be heard
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Disobedience
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Public, of Christ
At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babes.
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you,
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions as the Gentiles do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or quarreling.
Prayer » Morning » Of jacob
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For food
Prayer » How to pray
But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » For temporal blessings
Prayer » Commanded
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Prayer » Social
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
And when our days there were ended, we left and started on our journey, while they all, with wives and children, brought us on our way until we were out of the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying, we said farewell to one another.
And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying; Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
Prayer » Jesus
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
Now it happened that as he was praying alone his disciples were with him; and he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his robe became white and glistening.
Now in the morning, a long while before daylight, he rose and went out to a solitary place, and there he prayed.
Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
I tell you, though he will not get up and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs.
Then he told them a parable, to show that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said: "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' read more.
For a while he refused; but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her justice, or she will wear me out by her continual coming.'" And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?
Prayer » Should be offered up » With humility
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.'
Prayer » Acceptable through Christ
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
In that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » hezekiah
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
"Yes, Lord," she said, "yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table."
I tell you, though he will not get up and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs.
yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her justice, or she will wear me out by her continual coming.'"
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With confidence in God
And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
Then after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
What am I to do? I will pray with the spirit and I will pray with the mind also; I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the mind also.
You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the heart
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help, and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress." And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." read more.
But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard him, he marveled, and said to those who followed him, "Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith. I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Then to the centurion Jesus said, "Go; be it done for you as you have believed." And his servant was healed at that very hour.
When he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and has built us our synagogue." read more.
And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard this, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that followed him, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel." And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.
Jesus said to him, "Go; your son will live." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went his way. As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was living.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
And behold, a leper came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." Then Jesus put out his hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be clean." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Then a leper came to him, imploring him, kneeling down to him and saying to him, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." And Jesus, moved with compassion, put out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. read more.
And he strictly warned him and sent him away at once,
While he was in one of the cities, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." And he stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him.
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
In those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Now about eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
Again, a second time, he went away and prayed, "O my Father, if this cup cannot pass away unless I drink it, your will be done."
So he left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand." While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. read more.
Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man; seize him." And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him. Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen in this way?" At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But all this has taken place, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook him and fled. And those who had seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled. But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the end. Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death, but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward and said, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.'" And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." Jesus said to him, "It is as you said. But I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven." Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy. What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death." Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists; and others slapped him, saying, "Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck you?" Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him and said, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee." But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." And when he went out to the gateway, another girl saw him and said to the people there, "This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth." But again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man!" After a little while those who stood by came up and said to Peter, "Surely you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you." Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the word Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." So he went out and wept bitterly.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For israel
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
And behold, two blind men sitting by the roadside, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be quiet; but they cried out all the more, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!"
And those who led the way rebuked him, telling him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Contrition
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.
Prayer » Daily, in the morning
Prayer » To be offered » Through Christ
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me; yet not what I will, but what you will."
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done."
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray."
They went to a place which was called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."
When he rose from prayer, and came to his disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'
He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'"
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » gideon
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the whole heart
Prayer » Accompanied with » Repentance
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From bondage
I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to rescue them. Come now, and I will send you to Egypt.'
Prayer » Accompanied with » Confession
Prayer » Described as » Drawing near to God
let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."
Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!"
Prayer » Answered » Hezekiah and isaiah, for deliverance from sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Solomon
Prayer » Should be offered up » In the holy ghost
Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;
Prayer » Accompanied with » Weeping
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Sisera
Prayer » Power of » Dependent upon faith
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Prayer » Morning » Of david
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Three times a day
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Obedience
and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
But he must ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
Prayer » Postures in » Standing
And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Suitable in affliction
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Prayer » Rise early for
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
The end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and sober for your prayers.
Watch at all times, and pray always that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried to him, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying out after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." read more.
But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me!" And he answered, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." "Yes, Lord," she said, "yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
But a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit heard about him, and she came and fell at his feet. Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." read more.
But she answered him, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." Then he said to her, "For this saying you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter." She went home, and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.
Prayer » To be offered » To God
Then Jesus said to him, "Away, Satan! for it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'"
Prayer » Plead in the » Mercy of God
Prayer » Answered » Exceeds expectation
Prayer » God answers
Prayer » God hears
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Iniquity
Prayer » Described as » Making supplication
Prayer » Described as » Crying unto God
Prayer » The disciples prayed for peter; the answer included peter's deliverance
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They said, "It is his angel."
Prayer » Experience of past mercies an incentive to
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The early church
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should depart from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'
He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'"
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.
Prayer » Answered » Jacob, for deliverance from esau
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Ammon
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Hezekiah for the people
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » David for israel
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for solomon
Prayer » Described as » Crying to heaven
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer » Morning » Of hezekiah
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of balaam
Prayer » Long » Of scribes
who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation."
who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."
Prayer » In distress
"Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, for this purpose I came to this hour.
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his godly fear.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the heart
Prayer » Importunity in » moses
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prayer » Answered » Solomon, asking for wisdom
Prayer » Held in private houses
When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying; Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prayer » Thrice daily
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » moses
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » moses
Prayer » General references to » Ascends as incense before God
Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. And he was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel's hand.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With deliberation
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help,
When he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him,
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » How not to pray
"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Prayer » Secret
But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » samuel
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » moses
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for intercession (moses)
Prayer » Should be offered up » In everything
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Prayer » The holy ghost » Promised as a spirit of
Prayer » Answered » David, in adversity
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Whole-heartedness
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » samuel
Prayer » General references to » Prayers of the saints precious
And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches the hearts of men knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Stubbornness
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Prayer » Described as » Bowing the knees
Prayer » Plead in the » Covenant of God
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord does not hear
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches the hearts of men knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
Prayer » Profuse, to be avoided
And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions as the Gentiles do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Model for
Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'
Prayer » Private, of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done."
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Hannah
Prayer » Night » All Night Prayers » jacob
Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Hezekiah, when sick
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For miriam
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for help (jacob)
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Cry for wisdom
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Abraham
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » jacob
Prayer » Should be offered up » In full assurance of faith
let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With a true heart
let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or quarreling.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Night and day
Now she who is a real widow, and who has been left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Indifference
Prayer » Should be offered up » Everywhere
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or quarreling.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac
"Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water.
Prayer » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Prayer » Accompanied with » Self-abasement
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the soul
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Power of » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were unfastened.
Prayer » Power of » Increased by self-denial
Prayer » Morning » Of samuel's parents
Prayer » God the father knowing what you need before you ask
"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions as the Gentiles do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. read more.
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
Prayer » The prayer of the upright
Prayer » Pouring out your heart before God
Prayer » Of the upright, a delight to God
Prayer » gideon
Prayer » Peter
But Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
But the report went around concerning him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities. But he often withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Evening prayer
And after he had left them, he went up on the mountain to pray. When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on land.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sinners
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » A man of God for jeroboam
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Samuel for israel
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Moses for israel
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » General references to » First mentioned
Prayer » Should be offered up » In a forgiving spirit
Prayer » Should be offered up » With boldness
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer » Described as » Beseeching the lord
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether keilah would be delivered into his hands
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Answered » Manasseh, for deliverance from the king of babylon
Prayer » Answered » Abijah, for victory over jeroboam
Prayer » Answered » Asa, for victory over zerah
Prayer » Morning » Morning devotions
Prayer » Those that pray to a God that cannot save
Prayer » Praying for the peace of jerusalem
Prayer » The israelites lusted for the fleshpots of egypt; the answer gave them, flesh, but also leanness of soul
Prayer » For mercy and grace to help in time of need
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » For spiritual blessings
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well.
Prayer » Continue instant in
Prayer » Held in the temple
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
Prayer » To idols
Prayer » Manasseh
Prayer » Jeremiah
Prayer » David
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Who is he who condemns? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who is also interceding for us.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Christ's command
But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Daniel
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Blood-guiltiness
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Instability
But he must ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Secret sin
Prayer » Accompanied with » Praise
Prayer » Importunity in » Instances of importunity in » jacob
Prayer » The holy ghost » Helps our infirmities in
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
Prayer » Plead in the » Righteousness of God
Prayer » Plead in the » Faithfulness of God
Prayer » Postures in » Spreading forth the hands
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon
Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether he should go to war against the philistines
Prayer » Answered » Ezekiel, to have the baking of his bread of affliction changed
Prayer » Answered » Rebecca, concerning her pains in pregnancy
Prayer » Answered » The jews, returning from the captivity
Prayer » Answered » Moses, on behalf of miriam's leprosy
Prayer » Answered » Elisha, leading the syrian army
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer » Answered » Moses, for help at the red sea
Prayer » Answered » Samson, asking for strength
Prayer » Answered » Complaints » israelites » Meat
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » For God's favor under the reproofs of azariah
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From pharaoh's army
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » By moses, supplicating for assistance in delivering israel
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Prayer » Vain repetitions in, forbidden
And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions as the Gentiles do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
The end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and sober for your prayers.
Prayer » Quickening grace necessary to
Prayer » Ostentation in, forbidden
"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with honor as the weaker partner, since you are joint heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
Prayer » In behalf of peter
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."
Prayer » Job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Prayer » The prayer of a righteous man
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
Cornelius said, "Four days ago to this hour, I was praying in my house during the ninth hour; and behold, a man stood before me in shining garments,
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for salvation (philippian jailer)
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Elijah
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Jesus
And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With submission to God
"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done."
Prayer » Should be offered up » With unfeigned lips
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the soul
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the heart
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the soul
Prayer » Postures in » Bowing down
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, for the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream
Prayer » Answered » Moses, in the battle with the amalekites
Prayer » Answered » Gideon, asking for the token of dew
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, interceding for the people
Prayer » Answered » Paul, to be restored to health
Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He delivered us from so deadly a peril, and he will deliver us; on him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. You also must help us by your prayers, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
Prayer » Answered » The disciples, for peter
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. The very night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison. And behold, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter's side and woke him up, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands. read more.
And the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put on your sandals." And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me." So he went out and followed him; and he did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went out and passed on through one street; and immediately the angel left him. When Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting." When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer. When she recognized Peter's voice, in her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They said, "It is his angel." But Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door, they saw him and were amazed. But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Tell this to James and to the brethren." Then he left and went to another place.
Prayer » Answered » Different from request
Prayer » Answered » Hagar, for deliverance
Prayer » Answered » Instances of answered » Cain
Prayer » Power of » Manifest in the life of elijah
Then he prayed again, and the heavens gave rain and the earth produced its fruit.
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Prayer » Rebuked » When moses prayed to see canaan, the promised land
Prayer » The prayer of faith
and the prayer offered in faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should depart from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Prayer » Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece
Prayer » Of the apostles
And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside, to go to his own place."
Prayer » jacob
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Only the disciples near
Now it happened that as he was praying alone his disciples were with him; and he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"
Prayer » Private, of Christ » All-night prayer
In those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray.
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The nobleman from capernaum
Prayer » Should be offered up » With preparation of heart
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Self-indulgence
You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
Now in the morning, a long while before daylight, he rose and went out to a solitary place, and there he prayed.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother
Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter.
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you,
Prayer » Answered » Priests and levites, when blessing the people
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, raising the widow's son
Prayer » Answered » Manoah, asking about samson
Prayer » Answered » Moses, at mount horeb
Prayer » Answered » The people of judah
Prayer » Power of » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From the king of mesopotamia
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
Now in the morning, a long while before daylight, he rose and went out to a solitary place, and there he prayed.
Prayer » Family » By abraham
Prayer » Praying in the holy spirit
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;
Prayer » For the comforter (the holy spirit) to come
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Prayer » Seek divine teaching for
He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
Prayer » Evils averted by
Prayer » Faint not in
Then he told them a parable, to show that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
And the Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying,
Prayer » Unbelief in
Prayer » Isaiah
Prayer » Daniel
Prayer » -ezra
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Prayer » Answered » The reubenites, for deliverance from the hagarites
Prayer » Answered » Jehoahaz, for victory over hazael
Prayer » Answered » Moses, at the waters of marah
Prayer » Answered » Jabez, asking for prosperity
Prayer » Answered » David, asking about ziklag
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, in a vision
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For ishmael
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For abimelech
Prayer » Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer » By abraham's servant
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer » Exemplified by » Lot
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
Prayer » Rebuked » Of moses, at the red sea
Prayer » Rebuked » Of joshua
Prayer » Long » Of pharisees
Prayer » Weeping in
Prayer » Without ceasing
Prayer » Cornelius
Cornelius said, "Four days ago to this hour, I was praying in my house during the ninth hour; and behold, a man stood before me in shining garments,
Prayer » hezekiah
Prayer » Eliezer
Prayer » Hannah
Prayer » Parental prayers » Job, for his children
Prayer » Described as » Seeking unto God
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether he should go into judah after saul's death
Prayer » Answered » Peter, asking that tabitha (dorcas) be restored to life
But Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Prayer » Answered » Moses, aaron, and samuel
Prayer » Answered » Zacharias, for a son
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From babylonian bondage
Prayer » Morning » Of job
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of the israelites, when attacked by the amorites
Prayer » Before daylight
Now in the morning, a long while before daylight, he rose and went out to a solitary place, and there he prayed.
Prayer » Twice daily
Prayer » All night
In those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Prayer » in the wilderness
Prayer » By cornelius
a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.
Prayer » By jacob
Prayer » Habakkuk
Prayer » Jonah
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying,
Prayer » Anna
and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, but worshipped with fasting and prayer night and day.
Prayer » Martha and mary asked jesus to come and heal their brother lazarus; jesus delayed, but raised lazarus from the dead
Prayer » Vain repetitions of, to be avoided
And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions as the Gentiles do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Private, encouraged
But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Prayer » After the supper
Prayer » Silent
Prayer » However, see
Prayer » Nehemiah
Prayer » Answered » Abraham, for a son
Prayer » And
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Worship » Nature of worship » Prayer
Topics on Prayer
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
All Night Prayers
Luke 6:12In those days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Answered Prayer
Luke 1:13But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Attitudes, in prayer
Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
God Answered Prayer
Acts 10:31and he said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.
God Answering Prayers
Matthew 21:22And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."
God Answers Prayer
Matthew 7:7"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
God Hears My Prayer
1 John 3:22and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
Heartfelt Prayer To God
Romans 10:1Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.
Intercessory Prayer
2 Corinthians 1:11You also must help us by your prayers, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
Prayer During Persecution
Acts 12:5So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
Prayer For Jerusalem
Romans 9:3-4For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
Prayer Language
Romans 8:26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
Prayer Meetings
Matthew 18:19Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
Prayer, Advice For Effective
James 4:3You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
Prayer, And Worship
Hebrews 12:28-29Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and offer to God acceptable worship with reverence and awe,
Prayer, Answers To
James 5:17-18Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.
Prayer, As A Relationship With God
Matthew 6:9-13Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Prayer, As A Response To God
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Prayer, As Asking God
Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Prayer, As Praise And Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Prayer, Doubts About
Matthew 27:46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Prayer, For Others
Philippians 2:3-4Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prayer, Offered With
Ephesians 6:18Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
Prayer, Persistence In
Luke 18:1-8Then he told them a parable, to show that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Rivers As Places Of Prayer
Acts 16:13and on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and began speaking to the women who had come together.
Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
The Holy Spirit, And Prayer
Romans 8:15For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."
Unanswered Prayer
James 4:3You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
Unwise Prayers
Luke 11:1-13He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."
Why Prayer Is Unanswered
James 4:3You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
