49 Bible Verses about Prayer
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Rejoice evermore; pray without ceasing; in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you.
And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.
Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
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And it came to pass, that He was in a certain place praying; when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: give unto us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing us: and lead us not into temptation. And He said to them, Which one of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; since my friend came to me from the road, and I have nothing which I may place before him. And he responding from within, said, Do not give me trouble: the door has already been closed, and my children are in bed with me; I am not able rising to give unto thee. I say unto you, If indeed having risen he will not give unto him, because he is his friend, yet on account of his shamelessness, rising he will give him as much as he needs. And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking it shall be opened. And which father of you shall if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? or indeed a fish, will he instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or indeed shall he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If then you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, then how much more will your Father who is from heaven give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?
Daily duty » Prayer
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Devotional life » Prayer » Night » All Night Prayers » Christ
But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and was there through the night in the prayer of God.
Duty » Daily » Prayer
Evening » A season for » Prayer
And it being evening, His disciples came to Him saying, It is a desert place, and the hour is already advanced; therefore send away the multitudes, that they having gone into the villages, may purchase for themselves victuals.
And having dismissed the multitudes He went up into the mountain alone, to pray. And it being evening He was there alone.
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
And it came to pass, that He was in a certain place praying; when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: give unto us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing us: and lead us not into temptation. And He said to them, Which one of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; since my friend came to me from the road, and I have nothing which I may place before him. And he responding from within, said, Do not give me trouble: the door has already been closed, and my children are in bed with me; I am not able rising to give unto thee. I say unto you, If indeed having risen he will not give unto him, because he is his friend, yet on account of his shamelessness, rising he will give him as much as he needs. And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking it shall be opened. And which father of you shall if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? or indeed a fish, will he instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or indeed shall he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If then you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, then how much more will your Father who is from heaven give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?
Fasting » Accompanied by » Prayer
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
And when he took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having each a harp, and golden bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Ingratitude » Should be met with » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
and whatsoever you may ask in my name, I will do it, in order that the rather may be glorified in the Son.
In that clay you shall ask in my name: and I do not say, that I will ask the Father for you;
always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
and every thing whatsoever you may do, in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
Judgments » May be averted by » Prayer
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Prayer
Lord's » Days » Prayer
Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: let thy will be done, as in heaven, even so upon earth: give us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors: lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: give unto us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing us: and lead us not into temptation.
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,
Prayer » Praying continually
Therefore I wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:
Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,
And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, wishing in all things to deport ourselves in harmony with the beauty of holiness.
and for me that the word may be given unto me in opening of my mouth, boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Finally, brethren, pray for us in order that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, as even unto you:
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
I am the door: if any one may enter in through me, he shall be saved; he shall go in and come out, and find pasture.
Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh to the Father, but through me.
through whom we also have access by faith unto this grace in which we stand, and let us rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.
But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all cheerfully and upbraids none; and it will be given unto him.
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
And I not only pray for these, but also for those believing on me through their word;
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how I unceasingly make mention of you always in my prayer;
I do not cease giving thanks for you making mention of you in my prayers;
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
You did not choose me, but I chose you, and placed you in your position, that you may go forth and bear fruit, and your fruit may abide: in order that He may give you whatsoever you may ask in my name.
And she continued to do this many days. And Paul, being worn out, and turning round, said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out from her. And he came out the same hour.
and whatsoever you may ask in my name, I will do it, in order that the rather may be glorified in the Son.
and repentance unto remission of sins is to be preached in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
In that clay you shall ask in my name: and I do not say, that I will ask the Father for you;
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And it came to pass, that He was in a certain place praying; when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: give unto us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing us: and lead us not into temptation. And He said to them, Which one of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; since my friend came to me from the road, and I have nothing which I may place before him. And he responding from within, said, Do not give me trouble: the door has already been closed, and my children are in bed with me; I am not able rising to give unto thee. I say unto you, If indeed having risen he will not give unto him, because he is his friend, yet on account of his shamelessness, rising he will give him as much as he needs. And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking it shall be opened. And which father of you shall if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? or indeed a fish, will he instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or indeed shall he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If then you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, then how much more will your Father who is from heaven give the Holy Spirit to them that 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 lust, and you have not: you murder, and you strive, and you are not able to obtain: you fight and you war; and have not, 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, O brethren, suffer long, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer receives the precious fruit of the earth, waiting for it, until he may receive the former and latter rain:
Therefore when He heard that he was sick, He then remained two days in the place in which He was.
Prayer » Praying for others
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies with divine love, and do good to those that hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you.
praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,
You have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies with a divine love, bless those who curse you and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you:
Is any one sick among you? 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. Truly the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; if he may have committed sins, they shall be forgiven unto him. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, in order that you may be healed: the inward working prayer of a righteous man avails much.
If any one may see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and he will give him life to those sinning not unto death. There is a sin unto death; concerning this I do not say that you may ask.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all cheerfully and upbraids none; and it will be given unto him.
Therefore we, from the day on which we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that you may be filled with the perfect knowledge of his will in all wisdom, and spiritual understanding,
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Three times I called on the Lord concerning this, that it may depart from me.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Prayer » United » Social and family
They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
Again I say unto you, that if two of you may agree upon the earth concerning everything which you may ask, it shall be done unto you by my Father, who is in the heavens.
and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense;
And having heard, they unanimously lifted up their voice to God, and said, O Lord, thou having created the heaven and the earth and the sea and all things which are in them,
And recognizing his whereabouts, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, called Mark; where many were assembled and praying.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
Again I say unto you, that if two of you may agree upon the earth concerning everything which you may ask, it shall be done unto you by my Father, who is in the heavens.
and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense;
And having heard, they unanimously lifted up their voice to God, and said, O Lord, thou having created the heaven and the earth and the sea and all things which are in them,
And recognizing his whereabouts, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, called Mark; where many were assembled and praying.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry: but the face of the Lord is against those doing evil.
Prayer » The lord hearing prayers
Prayer » Plead in the » Promises of God
Prayer » Answer to, delayed
And shall not God avenge His elect, crying to Him day and night, and He is long-suffering 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 wish? She says to Him, Tell me that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right, and one on thy left, in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Bowing
Prayer » Postures in » Kneeling
And He was separated from them about a stone's cast; and putting down His knees, continued to pray,
And having said these things, putting down his knees along with them all, he 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 responding said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and reveal them unto babes.
And it came to pass while all the people were being baptized, and Jesus having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Jesus spoke these words; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, said, Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son, in order that the Son may glorify thee:
Then they took away the stone; and Jesus lifted up His eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee, because Thou hast heard Me.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
And praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
Therefore I wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:
Prayer » Morning » Of jacob
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For food
Prayer » How to pray
But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all cheerfully and upbraids none; and it will be given unto him. But let him ask in faith, doubting as to nothing; for he that doubts is like unto a wave of the sea driven by the winds and tossed by the tempest.
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have aught against any one; in order that your Father who is in the heavens may forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » For temporal blessings
Prayer » Commanded
Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Prayer » Social
But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
Again I say unto you, that if two of you may agree upon the earth concerning everything which you may ask, it shall be done unto you by my Father, who is in the heavens.
And having said these things, putting down his knees along with them all, he prayed.
And when they came in, they went up into the upper room, where Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James, were abiding. They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
I do not cease giving thanks for you making mention of you in my prayers;
Prayer » Jesus
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
It came to pass, while He was praying alone, His disciples came to Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the multitudes say that I am?
And having dismissed the multitudes He went up into the mountain alone, to pray. And it being evening He was there alone.
And it came to pass while He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was changed, and His raiment shining white.
And in the morning, exceedingly early, while it was yet night, having arisen up He came out, and went away into a desert place, and was praying there.
Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
I say unto you, If indeed having risen he will not give unto him, because he is his friend, yet on account of his shamelessness, rising he will give him as much as he needs.
And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint; saying, There was a certain judge in a certain city, fearing not God, and regarding not man. And there was a widow in that city; and she continued to come to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. read more.
And he was not willing for a time: but after these things he said in himself, Though I fear not God nor regard man, yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, lest coming forever she may smite me in the face. But the Lord said, I fear what the unjust judge says. And shall not God avenge His elect, crying to Him day and night, and He is long-suffering over them?
Prayer » Should be offered up » With humility
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
Prayer » Acceptable through Christ
You did not choose me, but I chose you, and placed you in your position, that you may go forth and bear fruit, and your fruit may abide: in order that He may give you whatsoever you may ask in my name.
and whatsoever you may ask in my name, I will do it, in order that the rather may be glorified in the Son.
And in that day you will ask of me nothing. Truly, truly, I say unto you, Whatsoever you may ask the Father, He will give it to you in my name. Until now you have asked nothing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, in order that your joy may be full.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have aught against any one; in order that your Father who is in the heavens may forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have aught against any one; in order that your Father who is in the heavens may forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » hezekiah
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table.
I say unto you, If indeed having risen he will not give unto him, because he is his friend, yet on account of his shamelessness, rising he will give him as much as he needs.
yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, lest coming forever she may smite me in the face.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies with a divine love, bless those who curse you and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you:
And putting down his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not impute this sin to them. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With confidence in God
And this is the assurance which we have toward him, that, if we may ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
Then they having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, sent them away.
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come:
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
And when he took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having each a harp, and golden bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
Then what is it? I will pray with my spirit, and I will pray with my mind also: I will sing with my spirit, and I will sing with my mind also.
You worship, you know not what: we worship that which we know: because salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such worshiping Him. God is a Spirit, and it behooveth those who worship Him to worship in spirit and in truth.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the heart
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
And He having come into Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, entreating Him, and saying; Lord, my servant lies in the house paralyzed, terribly tormented. And Jesus says to him, Having come I will heal him. read more.
And the centurion responding said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou mayest come in under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant will be healed. For I am also a man under authority, having 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. And Jesus hearing, was astonished, and said to those following, Truly I say unto you, I did not find so great faith in Israel. And I say unto you, that many will come from the east and from the west, and sit up with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of the heavens: but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go; and let it be done unto thee as thou hast believed. And his servant was healed at that hour.
And hearing about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, asking Him that having come He may save his servant. And they, having come to Jesus, continued to entreat Him earnestly, saying, That he to whom He will do this is worthy: for he loves our race, and himself built for us a synagogue. read more.
And Jesus went along with them. And already He being not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, Lord, be not troubled: for I am not worthy that you may come in under my roof: Therefore I did not count myself worthy to come to thee; but speak the word, and my servant shall be healed. For I am also a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. And Jesus, having heard these words, was astonished at him, and turning to the multitude following said, I say unto you, I did not find so great faith in Israel. And those having been sent, returning to the house, found the servant well.
Jesus says to him, Go; thy son liveth. The man believed the word which Jesus spoke to him, and departed. And he already coming down, the servants met him, and reported, that the child lives.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
night and day praying incessantly that we may see your face, and perfect the deficiencies of your faith?
Elijah was a man of like suffering to us, and he prayed with prayer that it might not rain, and it rained not upon the earth during three years and six months;
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
And behold, a leper, having come, continued to worship Him, saying; Lord, if you may be willing, you are able to cleanse me. And Jesus, reaching forth His hand, touched him, saying, I am willing; be thou cleansed. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
And a leper comes to Him, entreating Him, and bowing the knee to Him, and saying to Him, That if thou mayest be willing, thou art able to cleanse me. And Jesus being moved with compassion, reaching forth His hand, touched him, and says to him, I will; be thou cleansed. And He speaking, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. read more.
And charging him, He immediately sent him away,
And it came to pass, while He was in one of the cities, and behold, there is a man full of leprosy: and seeing Jesus, having fallen on his face, he prayed to Him, saying, Lord, if you may will it, you are able to cleanse me. And reaching out His hand, He touched him, saying, I will; be thou cleansed. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
And having dismissed the multitudes He went up into the mountain alone, to pray. And it being evening He was there alone.
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and was there through the night in the prayer of God.
And it came to pass after these discourses, about eight days, and taking Peter and John and James, He went up into the mountain to pray.
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
And again the second time, having gone away, He prayed, saying, My Father, if it is possible that this cup pass from me, if I shall not drink it, let thy will be done.
And leaving them, having gone away, He prayed again the third time, speaking the same word.
Then He comes to His disciples, and says to them, Sleep on, and take your rest, behold, the hour is nigh, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners: arise, let us go: behold, the one having betrayed me is nigh. And He still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. read more.
And the one having betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, The one whom I shall kiss, is He: hold Him fast. And immediately coming forward to Jesus, he said, Hail, Master; and kissed Him copiously. And Jesus said to him, Comrade, unto what do you come? Then having come forward they laid hands on Him, and bound Him. And behold, one of those along with Jesus, reaching out his hand, drew his sword, and smiting the servant of the high priest, cut off his ear. Then Jesus says to him, Turn away thy sword into its place; for all taking the sword shall perish by the sword. Whether do you think that I am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will send me more than twelve legions of angels? How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, because it is necessary thus to be done? And at that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, You have come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to take me: daily did I sit with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not arrest me: but all this took place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then the disciples all leaving Him, fled away. Taking Jesus they led Him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the chief priests and elders were assembled together. And Peter followed Him a long way off, into the court of the high priest, and having come in, was sitting with the officers, to see the end. And the high priests and all the sanhedrim were seeking false testimony against Jesus, in order that they might kill Him. And they found none. And many false witnesses having come forward, they found none. And afterwards two false witnesses having come forward, said, He said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and build it in three days. And the high priest rising, said to Him, Do you respond nothing? what are they witnessing against you? And Jesus was silent; and the high priest responding said to Him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou art the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus says to him, Thou didst say it. Moreover I say unto you, that, Hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, He blasphemed: why have we yet need of witnesses? behold, now you heard His blasphemy: what seems to you? They responding said, He is worthy of death. They spat in His face, and buffeted Him: and they slapped Him, saying, Prophesy unto us, who is the one smiting thee? And Peter was sitting without in the court. And a certain maidservant came to him, saying, Truly, thou wast with Jesus the Galilean. And he denied before all, I know not what you say. And another maidservant saw him, having come to the gate, and says to them there, This man was with Jesus the Nazarene. And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. And after a little the bystanders coming to Peter, said, Truly, thou art also one of them, for indeed thy speech betrays thee. Then he began to anathematize and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus having spoken to him, That before the cock shall crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. And having gone out, he wept bitterly.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For israel
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
And many continued to rebuke him that he should keep silent: but he continued to cry out much more, O son of David, have mercy on me.
And behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside, hearing that Jesus is passing by, cried out, saying; Have mercy on us, O son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, that they should keep silent. And they cried out the more, saying; Have mercy on us, O Lord, son of David.
And the passersby continued to rebuke him, that he should keep silent: but he continued to cry out much more, O thou son of David, have mercy on me.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Contrition
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Elijah was a man of like suffering to us, and he prayed with prayer that it might not rain, and it rained not upon the earth during three years and six months;
Prayer » Daily, in the morning
Prayer » To be offered » Through Christ
Then, brethren, having boldness unto the entering in of the holies through the blood of Jesus,
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
And He said, Father, Father, all things are possible to thee; take this cup from me; but not what I will, but what thou wilt.
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
saying, Father, if this cup is willing to pass from me; moreover let not my will, but thine be done.
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
Then Jesus comes with them into a place called Gethsemane, and He says to His disciples, Sit here, until I having gone may pray there.
And they come into the place whose name is Gethsemane. And He says to His disciples, Sit here, until I may pray.
And having risen from prayer, having come to His disciples, He found them sleeping on account of weariness,
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: let thy will be done, as in heaven, even so upon earth: give us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors: lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: give unto us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing 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
Seeing, I have seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and heard their groaning, and have come down to deliver them. And come now, I will send thee into Egypt.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Confession
Prayer » Described as » Drawing near to God
let us draw nigh with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, having been sprinkled as to our hearts from an evil conscience,
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but you received the Spirit of adoption, in which we cry; Father, 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
praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Prayer » Accompanied with » Weeping
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Sisera
Prayer » Power of » Dependent upon faith
All things whatsoever you may ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
and whatsoever you may ask in my name, I will do it, in order that the rather 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 whatsoever we may ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things pleasing before him.
And this is the assurance which we have toward him, that, if we may ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
All things whatsoever you may ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
But let him ask in faith, doubting as to nothing; for he that doubts is like unto a wave of the sea driven by the winds and tossed by the tempest.
Prayer » Postures in » Standing
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have aught against any one; in order that your Father who is in the heavens may forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Suitable in affliction
Who is afflicted among you? let him pray. Who is merry? let him sing psalms.
Prayer » Rise early for
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
God is a Spirit, and it behooveth those who worship Him to worship in spirit and in truth.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
But the end of all things is at hand. Therefore be prudent, and sober unto prayers:
Therefore watch, praying all the time, that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
And behold, a Canaanitish woman having come out from those coasts, cried unto Him saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is terribly demonized. And He responded to her not a word; and His disciples, having come to Him, asked Him, saying, Send her away; because she cries after us. And He responding said, I am not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. read more.
And having come she continued to worship Him, saying, Lord, assist me. He responding said, It is not good to take the children's bread and cast it to the little dogs. And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table. Then Jesus responding said to her, O woman, great is thy faith; let it be done unto thee as thou dost wish. And her daughter was healed from that hour.
For a woman hearing concerning Him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, having come worshiped at His feet. For the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by race; and asked Him that He may cast the demon out of her daughter. And He said to her, Permit the children first to be fed: for It is not good to take the children's bread and cast it to little dogs. read more.
And she responded and says to Him, Yea, Lord: for even the little dogs eat the crumbs of the children under the table. And He said to her, On account of this word go; the demon has already gone out from thy daughter. And having come into her house, she found the demon gone out, and the daughter lying on the bed.
Prayer » To be offered » To God
If having fallen down thou mayest worship me: then Jesus says to him, Get behind me, Satan; for it has been written; Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou 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
Then indeed Peter was kept in prison: but prayer to God in his behalf was incessantly made by the church.
And they said to her, You are gone mad; but she persisted that it was so. And they said, It is his angel.
Prayer » Experience of past mercies an incentive to
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The early church
Then indeed Peter was kept in prison: but prayer to God in his behalf was incessantly made by the church.
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, in order that you may be healed: the inward working prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou mayest come in thy kingdom.
and continued to stone Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Three times I called on the Lord concerning this, that it may depart from me. And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide on me.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:
And it came to pass, that He was in a certain place praying; when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: let thy will be done, as in heaven, even so upon earth: give us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors: lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
And He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: give unto us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing us: and lead us not into temptation.
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and the patience 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
They are those devouring the houses of widows, and making long prayers through pretext; they shall receive the greater judgment.
Who devour the houses of the widows, and pray long through pretext; they shall receive the greater judgment.
Prayer » In distress
Now my soul is troubled; and what do I say? Father, save me from this hour. But on this account I came to this hour.
Who in the days of his flesh, having with strong crying and tears offered up both prayers and supplications unto him who is able to save him from death, and having been heard on account of his piety,
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
And recognizing his whereabouts, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, called Mark; where many were assembled and praying.
And when they came in, they went up into the upper room, where Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James, were abiding. They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and 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
And another angel came and stood before the altar, having a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, that he shall offer with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which is before the throne. And the smoke of the incense went up out of the hand of the angel, with the prayers of the saints, before God.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With deliberation
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion
And He having come into Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, entreating Him,
And hearing about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, asking Him that having come He may save his servant. And they, having come to Jesus, continued to entreat Him earnestly, saying, That he to whom He will do this is worthy:
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » How not to pray
And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.
Prayer » Secret
But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
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
Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request 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 took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having each a harp, and golden bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
And likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as it behooves us: but the Spirit himself makes intercession with unutterable groanings: but he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession towards God in behalf of the saints.
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
And likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as it behooves us: but the Spirit himself makes intercession with unutterable groanings: but he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession towards God in behalf of the saints. But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.
Prayer » Profuse, to be avoided
And praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking.
Prayer » Model for
Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: let thy will be done, as in heaven, even so upon earth: give us this day our daily bread: read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors: lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And He was separated from them about a stone's cast; and putting down His knees, continued to pray, saying, Father, if this cup is willing to pass from me; moreover let not my will, but thine 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 nigh with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, having been sprinkled as to our hearts from an evil conscience,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With a true heart
let us draw nigh with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, having been sprinkled as to our hearts from an evil conscience,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
Therefore I wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:
Prayer » Should be offered up » Night and day
She who is truly a widow, and left alone, hopes in God, and abides in prayers and supplication 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 wish that men in every place would all pray, holding up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:
Prayer » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac
and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son, because he is a lunatic and suffers terribly: for frequently he falls into the fire, and frequently 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 at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and all the doors were immediately opened, and the bonds of all were loosed.
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, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward. But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly. And praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking. read more.
Therefore be not like unto them: for your Father knows of what things you have 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
And Peter having put them all out, and putting down his knees, prayed; and having turned toward the body, said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and seeing Peter sat up.
And on the following day, they traveling, and drawing nigh the city, Peter went up on the house to pray about the sixth hour.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
And the word concerning Him was going abroad: and many multitudes continued to come, and be healed of their diseases by Him. And He was out in the deserts, and praying.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Evening prayer
And having dismissed them, He went away into the mountain to pray. And it being evening, the ship was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone upon the land.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
wherefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those coming unto God through him, ever living to intercede 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
Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune 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
Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one asking receives; and the one seeking finds; and to the one knocking it shall be opened.
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » For spiritual blessings
But seek first the kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Prayer » Continue instant in
rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Prayer » Held in the temple
And daily of one accord in the temple they were persevering; and breaking bread from house to house, they received their food with gladness and purity of heart,
And Peter and John went up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth.
Prayer » To idols
Prayer » Manasseh
Prayer » Jeremiah
Prayer » David
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
It is God who justifies: who is he that condemns? It is Christ who died, and rather who is risen, who is on the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding in our behalf.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Christ's command
But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Daniel
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Blood-guiltiness
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Instability
But let him ask in faith, doubting as to nothing; for he that doubts is like unto a wave of the sea driven by the winds and tossed by the tempest. For let not that man think 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
And likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as it behooves us: but the Spirit himself makes intercession with unutterable groanings:
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,
Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:
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 praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking.
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
But the end of all things is at hand. Therefore be prudent, and sober unto prayers:
Prayer » Quickening grace necessary to
Prayer » Ostentation in, forbidden
And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Likewise, ye husbands, dwelling with the wife according to knowledge, as the weaker vessel, extending to them honor, as indeed the equal heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers should not be hindered.
Prayer » In behalf of peter
Simon, Simon, behold, Satan sought you out, to sift you as wheat: but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:
Prayer » Job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, in order that you may be healed: the inward working prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, in order that you may be healed: the inward working prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » The prayer of a righteous man
Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, in order that you may be healed: the inward working prayer of a righteous man avails much.
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 Comforter, that He may be with you always,
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou mayest come in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever you pray for and ask, believe that you just now received them, and they shall be unto you.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius said, From the fourth day until this hour, indeed the ninth, I was praying in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in shining apparel,
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou mayest come in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for salvation (philippian jailer)
and leading them out said, Sirs, what does it behoove me to do in order that I may be saved?
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Elijah
Elijah was a man of like suffering to us, and he prayed with prayer that it might not rain, and it rained not upon the earth during three years and six months;
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Jesus
And being in agony He continued to pray the more earnestly. And His sweat was like drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With submission to God
saying, Father, if this cup is willing to pass from me; moreover let not my will, but thine 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 he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou mayest come in thy kingdom.
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
but we had the answer of death in ourselves, in order that we might not trust in ourselves, but in God who raised the dead: who delivered us from so great a death, and will deliver: in whom he have hope that he will also yet deliver; you also cooperating in our behalf in prayer; in order that, the gift which is bestowed upon us from many persons, may through many be a source of thanks given in our behalf.
Prayer » Answered » The disciples, for peter
Then indeed Peter was kept in prison: but prayer to God in his behalf was incessantly made by the church. But when Herod was about to lead him forth, and Peter was sleeping that night between two soldiers, and bound with two chains; and the guards were keeping guard before the door. And, behold, the angel of the Lord stood over him, and a light shone in the house; and having touched the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying; Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. read more.
And the angel said to him, Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals. And he thus did. And he says to him, Throw thy cloak about thee, and follow me. And having come out, he was following; and did not know that it is true which was done by the angel; but he was thinking that he saw a vision. And having come through the first guard and the second, they came to the iron gate leading into the city; which opened to them of its own accord: and having come out, they came on to the first street; and the angel immediately departed from him. And Peter coming to himself, said, Now I know truly, that the Lord sent his angel, and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, out of all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And recognizing his whereabouts, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, called Mark; where many were assembled and praying. And he knocking at the door of the gate, a damsel, by name Rhoda, came to hearken: and recognizing the voice of Peter, from joy did not open the gate, but running in, she proclaimed that Peter stands before the gate. And they said to her, You are gone mad; but she persisted that it was so. And they said, It is his angel. But Peter remained knocking: and having opened, they saw him, and were astonished. And he, beckoning to them with his hand to keep silent, related how the Lord led him out from the prison: and said, Proclaim these things to James, and the brethren. And having gone out, he departed into 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
and again he prayed, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Prayer » Rebuked » When moses prayed to see canaan, the promised land
Prayer » The prayer of faith
Truly the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; if he may have committed sins, they shall be forgiven unto him.
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Three times I called on the Lord concerning this, that it may depart from me. And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide on me.
Prayer » Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece
Prayer » Of the apostles
And praying they said, Thou, O Lord, Heart-searcher of all, show up the one of these two, whom thou hast chosen to receive the place of this ministry and apostleship from which Judas departed to go into his own place.
Prayer » jacob
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Only the disciples near
It came to pass, while He was praying alone, His disciples came to Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the multitudes say that I am?
Prayer » Private, of Christ » All-night prayer
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and was there through the night in the prayer of God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
I pray for these: I pray not for the world; but for those whom thou hast given me, because they are thine:
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
And putting down his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not impute this sin to them. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
And on the following day, they traveling, and drawing nigh the city, Peter went up on the house to pray about the sixth hour.
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 you receive not, because you ask wickedly, that you may expend it in your pleasures.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
And in the morning, exceedingly early, while it was yet night, having arisen up He came out, and went away into a desert place, and was praying there.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother
For the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by race; and asked Him that He may cast the demon out of her daughter.
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
Jesus spoke these words; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, said, Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son, in order that the Son may glorify thee:
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 may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From the king of mesopotamia
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
And in the morning, exceedingly early, while it was yet night, having arisen up He came out, and went away into a desert place, and was praying there.
Prayer » Family » By abraham
Prayer » Praying in the holy spirit
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Prayer » For the comforter (the holy spirit) to come
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may be with you always,
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Prayer » Seek divine teaching for
And it came to pass, that He was in a certain place praying; when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Prayer » Evils averted by
Prayer » Faint not in
And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
And the Lord said to him, Arising, go to the street which is called Straight, and seek a Tarsean, by name Saul, in the house of Judas; for, behold, 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
Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.
Prayer » Exemplified by » Lot
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the 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
And Cornelius said, From the fourth day until this hour, indeed the ninth, I was praying in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in shining apparel,
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
And Peter having put them all out, and putting down his knees, prayed; and having turned toward the body, said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and seeing Peter sat up.
Prayer » Answered » Moses, aaron, and samuel
Prayer » Answered » Zacharias, for a son
And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt 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
And in the morning, exceedingly early, while it was yet night, having arisen up He came out, and went away into a desert place, and was praying there.
Prayer » Twice daily
Prayer » All night
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and was there through the night in the prayer of God.
Prayer » in the wilderness
Prayer » By cornelius
devout, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying to God always;
Prayer » By jacob
Prayer » Habakkuk
Prayer » Jonah
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him, Arising, go to the street which is called Straight, and seek a Tarsean, by name Saul, in the house of Judas; for, behold, he is praying,
Prayer » Anna
and she a widow of about fourscore years, who did not depart from the temple, worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.
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 praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking.
Prayer » Private, encouraged
But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
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
Therefore repent of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perchance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee;
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.
Worship » Nature of worship » Prayer
Topics on Prayer
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Who is afflicted among you? let him pray. Who is merry? let him sing psalms.
All Night Prayers
Luke 6:12And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and was there through the night in the prayer of God.
Answered Prayer
Luke 1:13And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
God Answered Prayer
Acts 10:31and says, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thine alms have been remembered before God.
God Answering Prayers
Matthew 21:22All things whatsoever you may ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
God Answers Prayer
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
God Hears My Prayer
1 John 3:22and whatsoever we may ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things pleasing before him.
Heartfelt Prayer To God
Romans 10:1Brethren, indeed the desire of my heart and my prayer to God in their behalf, is for their salvation.
Intercessory Prayer
2 Corinthians 1:11you also cooperating in our behalf in prayer; in order that, the gift which is bestowed upon us from many persons, may through many be a source of thanks given in our behalf.
Prayer During Persecution
Acts 12:5Then indeed Peter was kept in prison: but prayer to God in his behalf was incessantly made by the church.
Prayer For Jerusalem
Romans 9:3-4For I would pray, that I myself might be an offering from Christ; in behalf of my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh:
Prayer Language
Romans 8:26And likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as it behooves us: but the Spirit himself makes intercession with unutterable groanings:
Prayer Meetings
Matthew 18:19Again I say unto you, that if two of you may agree upon the earth concerning everything which you may ask, it shall be done unto you by my Father, who is in the heavens.
Prayer, Advice For Effective
James 4:3you ask, and you receive not, because you ask wickedly, that you may expend it in your pleasures.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6but without faith it is impossible to please him: for it behooves the one coming unto God to believe that he is, and he is a rewarder unto them who seek him out.
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is the assurance which we have toward him, that, if we may ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Prayer, And Worship
Hebrews 12:28-29Therefore receiving an unshaken kingdom, let us have grace, through which we may worship God acceptably with reverence and fear:
Prayer, Answers To
James 5:17-18Elijah was a man of like suffering to us, and he prayed with prayer that it might not rain, and it rained not upon the earth during three years and six months;
Prayer, As A Relationship With God
Matthew 6:9-13Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:
Prayer, As A Response To God
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are assembled in my name, there I am in the midst of them.
Prayer, As Asking God
Philippians 4:6Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
Prayer, As Praise And Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:6Be solicitous about nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, let your request be made known to God.
Prayer, Described As
Acts 22:16And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
Prayer, Doubts About
Matthew 27:46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, \i Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Prayer, For Others
Philippians 2:3-4that nothing is to be according to self-seeking nor according to vain glory, but in humility esteeming one another better than yourselves;
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
Prayer, Offered With
Ephesians 6:18praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,
Prayer, Persistence In
Luke 18:1-8And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;
Rivers As Places Of Prayer
Acts 16:13And on the Sabbath day we went out from the gate by the river, where we were accustomed that prayer should be, and having sat down, we spoke to the women having assembled.
Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
The Holy Spirit, And Prayer
Romans 8:15For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but you received the Spirit of adoption, in which we cry; Father, Father.
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:
Unanswered Prayer
James 4:3you ask, and you receive not, because you ask wickedly, that you may expend it in your pleasures.
Unwise Prayers
Luke 11:1-13And it came to pass, that He was in a certain place praying; when He ceased, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Why Prayer Is Unanswered
James 4:3you ask, and you receive not, because you ask wickedly, that you may expend it in your pleasures.
