49 Bible Verses about Prayer
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Always be joyful. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
"And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the avenues, in order that men may see them. In solemn truth I tell you that they have their reward in full.
Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
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It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples." So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come, "Give us day by day our bread for the coming day; read more.
"Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone who has offended us; "And bring us not into temptation." He also said to them. "Suppose you have a friend and you go to him, 'My friend, lend me three loaves of bread, "for a friend of mine is come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.' "and he from indoors shall answer. 'Do not pester me. The door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise and give to you.' "I tell you that, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunate persistence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. "So I say to you. "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. "For he that asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door shall be opened. "What father is there among you who, if his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish will give him instead a serpent? "Or if he asks for an egg, will offer him a scorpion? "If you give good gifts to your children, how much more shall the Father who is in heaven give the Holy spirit to those that ask him!"
Daily duty » Prayer
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But at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God.
Duty » Daily » Prayer
Evening » A season for » Prayer
As twilight fell, his disciples came to him and said: "This is a lonely spot, and the day is far spent; send the crowds away, so that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food."
After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples." So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come, "Give us day by day our bread for the coming day; read more.
"Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone who has offended us; "And bring us not into temptation." He also said to them. "Suppose you have a friend and you go to him, 'My friend, lend me three loaves of bread, "for a friend of mine is come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.' "and he from indoors shall answer. 'Do not pester me. The door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise and give to you.' "I tell you that, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunate persistence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. "So I say to you. "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. "For he that asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door shall be opened. "What father is there among you who, if his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish will give him instead a serpent? "Or if he asks for an egg, will offer him a scorpion? "If you give good gifts to your children, how much more shall the Father who is in heaven give the Holy spirit to those that ask him!"
Fasting » Accompanied by » Prayer
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
When he took the book, the four Living Creatures and the four and twenty Elders fell down before the Lamb. And each had a harp and a 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 shall pray in my name; and I do not tell you that I will ask the Father on your behalf;
and at all times for all things give thanks to God, the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And whatever you do, whether in word of in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God our Father through him.
In his name, then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of lips that confess his name.
Judgments » May be averted by » Prayer
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Prayer
Lord's » Days » Prayer
"So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed, thy kingdom come, and thy will be done, On earth, as in heaven. Give us today our bread for the day before us; read more.
And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Amen.
So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come, "Give us day by day our bread for the coming day; "Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone who has offended us; "And bring us not into temptation."
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.
Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Prayer » Praying continually
My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;
Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Keep on praying for me. I am persuaded that I have a clear conscience, and I desire in every way to live nobly.
and for me, that utterance may be given me to open my mouth boldly, and to make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador,
Finally, brothers, pray on for me, that God's word may run swiftly, and be glorified as in your own case,
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
"I am the Door. Whoever enters by me shall be saved, and he shall go in and come out and find pasture.
Jesus answered him. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man ever comes to the Father but by me.
Through him also we have had our access into this grace in which we have taken our stand, and are exulting in 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 your will is, and it shall be yours.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever your will is, and it shall be yours.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever your will is, and it shall be yours.
If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
"So I say to you. "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
"Nor do I pray for them alone, but for those also who believe in me through their word,
God is my witness, to whom I render holy service in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I am ever making mention of you in my prayers,
do not cease to praise God for you, whenever I mention you in my prayers.
in every petition of mine in your behalf I am offering my prayer with joy for your fellowship in forwarding the gospel,
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; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
She persisted in this for many days, until Paul, worn out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I charge you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her." In that very hour it came out of her.
"And whatever' you ask in my name I will do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
"and that repentance unto remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
In that day you shall pray in my name; and I do not tell you that I will ask the Father on your behalf;
Prayer » Select readings
It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples." So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come, "Give us day by day our bread for the coming day; read more.
"Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone who has offended us; "And bring us not into temptation." He also said to them. "Suppose you have a friend and you go to him, 'My friend, lend me three loaves of bread, "for a friend of mine is come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.' "and he from indoors shall answer. 'Do not pester me. The door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise and give to you.' "I tell you that, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunate persistence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. "So I say to you. "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. "For he that asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door shall be opened. "What father is there among you who, if his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish will give him instead a serpent? "Or if he asks for an egg, will offer him a scorpion? "If you give good gifts to your children, how much more shall the Father who is in heaven give the Holy spirit to those 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 continually crave and do not obtain; you are killing and coveting and cannot acquire; you are fighting and at war. 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
Be patient, then, brothers, till the coming of the Lord. Behold the farmer who waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it gets the early and the latter rains.
Prayer » Praying for others
"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you, pray for those who calumniate you.
Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all 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 in good spirits? Let him sing unto his harp. Is any one of you ill? Let him send for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, after anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will restore the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him. So confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. For the fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty in its working.
If any one sees his brother committing a sin that is not deadly, he shall ask, and God will give him life, for any one who is not committing a deadly sin. There is a deadly sin; concerning that I do not say that he should pray.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.
For this reason from the day I heard of it I have never ceased to pray for you, asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will with every kind of wisdom and spiritual insight;
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Prayer » United » Social and family
These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
"And again I tell you that if two of you on earth symphonize your praying concerning anything for which you have asked, it shall be done for you by my Father in heaven.
And the whole multitude of the people were without, praying at the hour of incense.
And when they heard it they all lifted up their voices in prayer to God, saying. "O Sovereign Lord, who madest heaven and earth and sea, and all that in them is,
So, after he had thought things over, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where a large number of people were assembled, praying.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
"And again I tell you that if two of you on earth symphonize your praying concerning anything for which you have asked, it shall be done for you by my Father in heaven.
And the whole multitude of the people were without, praying at the hour of incense.
And when they heard it they all lifted up their voices in prayer to God, saying. "O Sovereign Lord, who madest heaven and earth and sea, and all that in them is,
So, after he had thought things over, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where a large number of people were assembled, praying.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears are open to their cry; But the face of the Lord is set against evil-doers.
Prayer » The lord hearing prayers
Prayer » Plead in the » Promises of God
Prayer » Answer to, delayed
"And will not God see justice done to his elect who are crying unto him day and night, even if he seems to delay helping them?
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Bowing in
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Unwise prayers, examples of
"What is it you wish?" he said. She answered, "Command that these my two sons may sit upon your right hand and your left in your kingdom."
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Bowing
Prayer » Postures in » Kneeling
But he himself withdrew from them about a stone's throw, kneeling down he prayed repeatedly, saying.
When he had so said, Paul kneeled down, and prayed with them.
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 answered and said: "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and wary, and hast revealed them to the children.
Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,
When he had thus spoken, Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: "Father, the hour is come. Glorify the Son, that thy Son may glorify thee;
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
"While praying do not say the same words over and over again, as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that by their much speaking they will gain attention.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;
Prayer » Morning » Of jacob
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For food
Prayer » How to pray
"But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, without wavering; for he who wavers is like a surge of the sea, wind-driven and tossed.
And whenever you stand up to pray, forgive, if you have anything against any one, that so your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » For temporal blessings
Prayer » Commanded
Do not worry 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 you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Prayer » Social
But at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
"And again I tell you that if two of you on earth symphonize your praying concerning anything for which you have asked, it shall be done for you by my Father in heaven.
When, however, our time was up, we left and started on our journey; and all of them, with wives and children, were escorting us on our way until we were out of the city; then, kneeling down on the beach, we prayed,
When he had so said, Paul kneeled down, and prayed with them.
On entering the city they went to the upper room where they were accustomed to meet. They were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
do not cease to praise God for you, whenever I mention you in my prayers.
Prayer » Jesus
Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Now it happened that while he was praying by himself, the disciples were with him, and he asked them a question. "Who do the crowd think I am?"
After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
And as he was praying the appearances of his countenance became different, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
In the morning he rose a great while before day and went out to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
"I tell you that, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunate persistence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.
He also taught them by a parable how they ought always to pray and never to lose heart. "There was a certain town," he said, "a judge who had neither reverence for God, nor respect for man. "In that same town there was a widow who came again and again before him, saying, "'Do for me the justice of my adversary.' read more.
"For a while he would not, but afterwards he said to himself, 'Though I have neither reverence for God nor regard for man, "'yet because this woman annoys me I will give her justice, lest by her continual coming she wear me out.' "Listen" said the Lord, "to what this unjust judge says. "And will not God see justice done to his elect who are crying unto him day and night, even if he seems to delay helping them?
Prayer » Should be offered up » With humility
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
"'And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling upon 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; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
"And whatever' you ask in my name I will do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
And in that day you will ask me no questions. "Most solemnly I tell you that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
"The Pharisee stood apart and thus began to pray by himself. "'O God, I thank thee that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax gatherer;
And whenever you stand up to pray, forgive, if you have anything against any one, that so your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
"The Pharisee stood apart and thus began to pray by himself. "'O God, I thank thee that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax gatherer;
And whenever you stand up to pray, forgive, if you have anything against any one, that so your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » hezekiah
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
"True, Lord," she said, "but even the little dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table."
"I tell you that, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunate persistence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.
"'yet because this woman annoys me I will give her justice, lest by her continual coming she wear me out.'
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,
"But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With confidence in God
Now the confidence which we have in him is this, that he listens to us whenever we ask anything that is in accordance with his will.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come,
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
When he took the book, the four Living Creatures and the four and twenty Elders fell down before the Lamb. And each had a harp and a golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
What then? I will pray with my spirit, and I will pray also with my mind. I will praise God with my spirit, but I will praise him with my mind, also.
You are worshiping something you do not know. we know what we worship, for salvation comes from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father is seeking such as his worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him 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
When he entered Capernaum, an army captain came, and entered him, saying, "Lord, my slave at home is lying ill with paralysis, in terrible agony." "I will come and heal him," said Jesus. read more.
"Lord, "said the captain in reply, "I am not worthy to have you under my roof, but speak the word only, and my slave will be cured, "For I myself also am a man under authority, and I have soldiers under me. To one man I say 'Go,' and he goes; to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it." As Jesus listened to this reply he was astonished, and said to those who followed him. "In solemn truth I tell you that I have found faith like this in any Israelite. "I tell you that many will come from the east and from the west, and sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. "but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be the wailing and the gnashing of teeth." Then Jesus said to the captain. "Go! As you have believed, so be it unto you." And his slave was healed in that very hour.
So when the captain heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to ask him to come and save his slave. And they, when they reached Jesus, asked him earnestly to do this. "He deserves that you should do this," they said, "for he loves our nation, and himself has built a synagogue for us." read more.
So Jesus started to go with them, but while he was not far from the house, the captain sent friends to him with a message. "Lord do not trouble yourself, for I am not fit that you should come under my roof, "and so I did not think myself worthy to come to you; but speak the word, and let my man be cured. "For I also am a man obedient to authority, and have soldiers under me. And I say to one 'come,' and he comes, and to my slave 'do this or that,' and he does it." But when Jesus heard this he was astonished and he turned and said to the crowd that was following him, "I tell you that not even in Israel have I found faith like that." And those who had been sent, on returning to the house, found the slave well.
Jesus answered. "Go your way. Your son lives." And the man believed the word which Jesus spoke to him, and started to go home. And when he was already on his way down, his slaves met him, saying that his boy was living.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
Night and day I am praying earnestly that I may see you face to face, and may perfect whatever is yet lacking in your faith.
Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
And behold! a leper came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord if you choose, you can make me clean." Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him "I do choose," he said, "become clean," and immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.
One day a leper cane to him and besought him as he knelt down to him, saying, "If you choose, you are able to cleanse me." Jesus, moved with compassion, put out his hand and touched him, saying, "I do choose, be clean!" The leprosy at once left him, and he was made clean. read more.
Jesus immediately sent him away, charging him sternly and saying.
Another time when he was in one of their cities, there was a man there full of leprosy. And he, upon seeing Jesus, fell on his face and implored him. "Lord," he said, "if only you choose you can make me clean." And he stretched out his hand and touching him, said: "I do choose; be made clean."
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
After he had sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain alone, to pray. When night came he was there alone.
It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God.
About eight days after this it happened that Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and went up on the mountain to pray.
After he had taken leave of them, he went away into the mountain to pray.
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Then he went away again a second time and prayed, saying, "O, my Father, if this cup cannot pass except I drink it, Thy will be done."
So he left them and went away again, and prayed the third time in the same words as before.
Then he came to the disciples and said: "Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look! the hour is at hand; the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of wicked men. "Rouse yourselves! Let us go. My betrayer is close at hand!" Barely had he spoken these words when Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared, accompanied by a great crowd of men with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. read more.
Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying. "Whoever I kiss is the man; arrest him." So he came straight up to Jesus and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him eagerly. "Friend, do that for which you came," said Jesus. Then they came forward and laid hands on Jesus, and arrested him. And, behold, one of these who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and smote the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear. Then Jesus said to him. "Put back your sword into its place! for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. "Do you not suppose that I am able to appeal to my Father to furnish me at this very moment with twelve legions of angels? "But if I did, how could the Scriptures be fulfilled that say that thus it must happen?" Then Jesus said to the crowds. "Are you come out as against a robber, with swords and staves to arrest me? Day after day, I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not apprehend me. "But all this has happened in order that the Scriptures might be fulfilled." Then all his disciples forsook him and fled; but those who had apprehended Jesus led him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled. Now Peter was following him, afar off, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and when he got in, he was sitting with the officers, to see the end. And the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to get false evidence against Jesus, in order that they might have him executed; but they found none, although many false witnesses came forward. However, at last two came forward who said, "This fellow declared, 'I can destroy the Temple of God and build it in three days.'" Rising to his feet the high priest asked Jesus. "Do you make no answer? What is it that these are testifying against you?" But Jesus kept silence. Again the high priest addressed him, "I adjure you by the Living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God!" "I am He," Jesus answered; "yet I tell you that from this time on you will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming upon the clouds of heaven." Then the high priest tore his garments, saying. "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need have we of witnesses? For behold, now you have heard his blasphemy! "What is your verdict?" "He ought to die," they answered. Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some struck him with the palms of their hands, and cried. "Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it who struck you?" Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and one of the maidservants came up to him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the Galilean!" But he denied it before them all; "I do not know what you mean," he said. Soon afterward he went out into the porch, and another maid saw him, and said to those who were there, "This fellow certainly was with Jesus, the Nazarene!" And again he denied it with an oath, saying, "I never knew the man." A little later the bystanders came up and said to Peter, "You also are certainly one of them, for your speech betrays you." Then he began to curse and swear, saying, "I never knew the man." Immediately the cock crew! Then Peter recalled the word that Jesus had spoken, "Before the cock crow, you shall three times deny me"??nd he went out and broke out into bitter weeping.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For israel
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Be unwearied in prayer, and keep awake in it when giving thanks.
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
and many kept rebuking him and telling him to be quiet, but he only shouted much louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
And two blind men, sitting by the side of the road, heard that it was Jesus who was passing by, and cried out, "Have pity on us, Master, Son of David!" But the crowd checked them, to make them keep still. They cried out all the louder, saying, "Master, have pity on us, Son of David!"
Those who went ahead began to reprove him and to tell him to be still; but he kept clamorously shouting all the more, "Son of David, take pity on me!"
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Contrition
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Prayer » Daily, in the morning
Prayer » To be offered » Through Christ
because it is through him that we both have access in one spirit to the Father.
Since, then, we have a cheerful confidence, brothers, to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
"Abba, Father," he said, "all things are possible with thee. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I will, but what thou wilt."
Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
"Father, if thou art willing, take away this cup from me; but thy will, not mine, be done!"
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit down here, while I go and pray yonder."
So they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit down here while I pray."
When he arose from his prayers, and came to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
"So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed, thy kingdom come, and thy will be done, On earth, as in heaven. Give us today our bread for the day before us; read more.
And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Amen.
So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come, "Give us day by day our bread for the coming day; "Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone who has offended us; "And bring 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
"Truly I have seen the oppression of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their groans, and am come down to rescue them; and now, come, I will send you into 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, our hearts sprinkled from and evil conscience, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
For you have not received a spirit of slavery in order that you should once more be afraid; but you have received a spirit of adoption, in which we cry out, "My Father, my dear Father!"
And because you are sons, God sent forth the spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, "Dear, dear 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
Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
But you, beloved, continually building yourselves up on your most holy faith, and ever praying 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 whatever we ask we are receiving from him, because we are keeping his commandments and doing those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Now the confidence which we have in him is this, that he listens to us whenever we ask anything that is in accordance with his will.
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
But let him ask in faith, without wavering; for he who wavers is like a surge of the sea, wind-driven and tossed.
Prayer » Postures in » Standing
And whenever you stand up to pray, forgive, if you have anything against any one, that so your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Suitable in affliction
Is any one of you in trouble? Let him pray.
Prayer » Rise early for
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
But the end of all things is close at hand; so be sober, watch and pray.
"So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
Behold, there came to him a Canaanite woman of those parts. She wailed loudly, saying. "Pity me, Lord, thou Son of David! My daughter is possessed of an evil spirit." But he answered her not a word. Then the disciples came up and kept beseeching him. "Send her away," they said, "because she wails after us." In reply he said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." read more.
But the woman came and knelt to him and said, "Lord, do help me." He answered, "It is not seemly to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." "True, Lord," she said, "but even the little dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her. "O woman, great is your faith. It shall be for you even as you desire." And from that hour her daughter was healed.
Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet (the woman was a Greek, a Syro-phoenician by race), and again and again she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. "Let the children be filled first," he said to her. "It is unseemly to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." read more.
"True, Master," she answered, "but the dogs under the table do pick up the children's crumbs." "For that saying of yours, go home," he replied; "the demon has departed from your daughter." So she went home, and found the child lying in her bed and the demon departed.
Prayer » To be offered » To God
"Begone, Satan!" answered Jesus, for it is written, "Thou must worship the Lord thy God, and Him only must 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
"You are mad," they said. But she confidently insisted that it was so. "It is his angel," they said.
Prayer » Experience of past mercies an incentive to
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The early church
So confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. For the fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty in its working.
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
Then he added, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom."
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Concerning this, three times over I supplicated the Lord that it might leave me; but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples."
"So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed, thy kingdom come, and thy will be done, On earth, as in heaven. Give us today our bread for the day before us; read more.
And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Amen.
So he said to them. "When you pray, say, "Father, hallowed be thy name; May thy kingdom come, "Give us day by day our bread for the coming day; "Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone who has offended us; "And bring us not into temptation."
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
May the Lord incline your hearts to the love of God and to the stedfastness 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 who consume the property of widows and make long, pretentious prayers. The greater shall their condemnation be."
"but they devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. These shall receive severer condemnation."
Prayer » In distress
Now is my soul disquieted. What shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? Nay, for this very cause I am come to this hour.
In the days of his flesh, with better cries and weeping Jesus offered up prayers and supplications to Him who was able to save him out of death; and he was heard because of his devout submission.
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
So, after he had thought things over, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where a large number of people were assembled, praying.
On entering the city they went to the upper room where they were accustomed to meet. They were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with 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 at the altar, having a golden censer, and a great quantity of incense was given him to mingle with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar, which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose up from the hand of the angel into the presence of God.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With deliberation
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion
So when the captain heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to ask him to come and save his slave. And they, when they reached Jesus, asked him earnestly to do this. "He deserves that you should do this," they said,
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » How not to pray
"And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the avenues, in order that men may see them. In solemn truth I tell you that they have their reward in full.
Prayer » Secret
"But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; 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 worry 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
When he took the book, the four Living Creatures and the four and twenty Elders fell down before the Lamb. And each had a harp and a golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
In the same way the Spirit also takes hold with us in our weakness; for we know knot how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And the Searcher of Hearts knows what the Sprit's meaning is, because his intercessions for the saints are 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
In the same way the Spirit also takes hold with us in our weakness; for we know knot how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And the Searcher of Hearts knows what the Sprit's meaning is, because his intercessions for the saints are according to the will of God. Now we know that all things continually work together for good to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.
Prayer » Profuse, to be avoided
"While praying do not say the same words over and over again, as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that by their much speaking they will gain attention.
Prayer » Model for
"So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed, thy kingdom come, and thy will be done, On earth, as in heaven. Give us today our bread for the day before us; read more.
And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One; For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Amen.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
But he himself withdrew from them about a stone's throw, kneeling down he prayed repeatedly, saying. "Father, if thou art willing, take away this cup from me; but thy will, not mine, 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, our hearts sprinkled from and evil conscience, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With a true heart
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled from and evil conscience, and our bodies bathed in pure water.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;
Prayer » Should be offered up » Night and day
Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has fixed her hope on God, and devotes herself to supplications and prayers, day and night.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Indifference
Prayer » Should be offered up » Everywhere
My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;
Prayer » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac
"Master, take pity on my son, for he is an epileptic and sore distressed. 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 at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison-house were shaken; and instantly all the doors were opened, and every one's chains fell off.
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 whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the avenues, in order that men may see them. In solemn truth I tell you that they have their reward in full. "But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "While praying do not say the same words over and over again, as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that by their much speaking they will gain attention. 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 put them all out, and kneeled down, and prayed; and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise!" She opened her eyes, and on seeing Peter she sat up.
The next day, while they were still on their way and were approaching the town, about noon, Peter went up to the housetop to pray.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
But all the more the report about him continued to spread; and great crowds began to come together to hear him, and to be healed of their infirmities. But Jesus himself habitually withdrew into solitary places, and there used to pray.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Evening prayer
After he had taken leave of them, he went away into the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was half-way across the sea, while he was on shore alone;
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
Hence also he is able to continue saving to the uttermost those who are ever drawing near to God through him, seeing that he is 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
And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors;
Prayer » Should be offered up » With boldness
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
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
"So I say to you. "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. "For he that asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door shall be opened.
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » For spiritual blessings
"But continue to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer » Continue instant in
Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.
Prayer » Held in the temple
Day after day they continued stedfastly with one accord in the Temple; and breaking bread together in their own homes, they continued to eat their food with gladness and an undivided heart,
One day Peter and John were going up together for the hour of prayer, at three in the afternoon,
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 there to condemn them? Will Christ who died? Yes, and who rose from the dead, The Christ who is also at the right hand of God, And is interceding for us?
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Christ's command
"But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; 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 let him ask in faith, without wavering; for he who wavers is like a surge of the sea, wind-driven and tossed. Such a man need not suppose 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
In the same way the Spirit also takes hold with us in our weakness; for we know knot how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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
"While praying do not say the same words over and over again, as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that by their much speaking they will gain attention.
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
But the end of all things is close at hand; so be sober, watch and pray.
Prayer » Quickening grace necessary to
Prayer » Ostentation in, forbidden
"And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the avenues, in order that men may see them. In solemn truth I tell you that they have their reward in full.
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
In the same way you husbands live with your wives, according to knowledge, honoring your wife as of the weaker sex, yet as an heir with yourself of the grace of life; so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Prayer » In behalf of peter
"Simon, Simon," said the Lord, "behold, Satan has asked to have you all that he might sift you like wheat. "But I made supplication for you that your own faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned again, must strengthen your brothers."
Prayer » Job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
So confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. For the fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty in its working.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
So confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. For the fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty in its working.
Prayer » The prayer of a righteous man
So confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. For the fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty in its working.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
"and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
"But I made supplication for you that your own faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned again, must strengthen your brothers."
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
Then he added, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God be merciful to me, the sinner!'
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
That is why I am telling you that whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it shall be yours.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
Cornelius answered. "Three days ago, at this very hour, I was praying in my house at three o'clock in the afternoon, when suddenly a man in a shining robe stood by me,
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Then he added, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom."
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for salvation (philippian jailer)
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Elijah
Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Jesus
(And being in agony he kept praying more earnestly; and his sweat became as if it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.)
Prayer » Should be offered up » With submission to God
"Father, if thou art willing, take away this cup from me; but thy will, not mine, 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
Then he added, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your 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
Indeed, I had in myself, and still have, the sentence of death, in order that I might not rely on myself, but on God who raises the dead to life. He delivered me from such a death, and will deliver me. On him I have set my hopes that he will continue to deliver me, while all of you also are helping me by your prayers; so that from many lips thanksgiving may rise on my behalf for the blessings vouchsafed to me through the intercessions of many.
Prayer » Answered » The disciples, for peter
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God was made by the church for him. Now when Herod was about to bring him forth, on that very night, while Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison, suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him saying, "Rise up quickly." At once the chains dropped from his hands. read more.
"Gird yourself," said the angel, "and put on your sandals." He did so. Then he said unto him, "Throw your cloak about you, and follow me." So Peter went out, following him, but did not realize that what the angel was doing was real, but supposed that he was seeing a vision. And when they had passed the first guard and the second, they came to the iron gate that led to the city. This opened to them of its own accord; and they went out passed on through one street; and suddenly the angel left him. Peter, coming to himself, said, "Now I know for a certainty that the Lord has sent his angel and released me from the hand of Herod, and from all that the Jewish people were anticipating." So, after he had thought things over, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where a large number of people were assembled, praying. When he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid servant named Rhoda came to answer. And when she recognized Peter's voice, for very joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told them that Peter was standing in front of the gate. "You are mad," they said. But she confidently insisted that it was so. "It is his angel," they said. Meanwhile Peter continued to knock, until at last they opened the door, and were amazed to see that it was really he. He motioned to them to keep quiet, and told them how the Lord had brought him out of prison. "Tell all this to James," he said, "and to the brothers," and away he 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
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Prayer » Rebuked » When moses prayed to see canaan, the promised land
Prayer » The prayer of faith
and the prayer of faith will restore the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him.
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
Concerning this, three times over I supplicated the Lord that it might leave me; but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."
Prayer » Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece
Prayer » Of the apostles
and they prayed, saying. "Thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show clearly which of these two men thou hast chosen to fill the place "in this ministry of this apostles from which Judas went out to go to his own place."
Prayer » jacob
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Only the disciples near
Now it happened that while he was praying by himself, the disciples were with him, and he asked them a question. "Who do the crowd think I am?"
Prayer » Private, of Christ » All-night prayer
It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
When they had prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak the message of the Lord with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
When they had prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak the message of the Lord with boldness.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
"I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine,
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
But the Angel said to him. "Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
The next day, while they were still on their way and were approaching the town, about noon, Peter went up to the housetop 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 continue to ask and do not receive, because you are asking with a wrong purpose, in order to spend it upon your pleasures.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
In the morning he rose a great while before day and went out to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother
(the woman was a Greek, a Syro-phoenician by race), and again and again she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter.
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When he had thus spoken, Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: "Father, the hour is come. Glorify the Son, that thy 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 abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever your will is, and it shall be yours.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From the king of mesopotamia
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
In the morning he rose a great while before day and went out to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Family » By abraham
Prayer » Praying in the holy spirit
But you, beloved, continually building yourselves up on your most holy faith, and ever praying in the Holy Spirit,
Prayer » For the comforter (the holy spirit) to come
"and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth.
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Prayer » Seek divine teaching for
It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples."
Prayer » Evils averted by
Prayer » Faint not in
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.
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
Prayer » Exemplified by » Lot
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O 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
Cornelius answered. "Three days ago, at this very hour, I was praying in my house at three o'clock in the afternoon, when suddenly a man in a shining robe stood by me,
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 put them all out, and kneeled down, and prayed; and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise!" She opened her eyes, and on seeing 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, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him 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
In the morning he rose a great while before day and went out to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Twice daily
Prayer » All night
It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God.
Prayer » in the wilderness
Prayer » By cornelius
He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.
Prayer » By jacob
Prayer » Habakkuk
Prayer » Jonah
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.
Prayer » Anna
and then being a widow even for fourscore and four years. She departed not from the temple, but worshiped with the 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
"While praying do not say the same words over and over again, as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that by their much speaking they will gain attention.
Prayer » Private, encouraged
"But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; 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 then of this your wickedness, and beseech the Lord to forgive you this purpose of your heart.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
"And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the corners of the avenues, in order that men may see them. In solemn truth I tell you that they have their reward in full.
Worship » Nature of worship » Prayer
Topics on Prayer
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Is any one of you in trouble? Let him pray.
All Night Prayers
Luke 6:12It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God.
Answered Prayer
Luke 1:13But the Angel said to him. "Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
Attitudes, in prayer
Colossians 4:2Be unwearied in prayer, and keep awake in it when giving thanks.
Diligent Prayer
Colossians 4:2Be unwearied in prayer, and keep awake in it when giving thanks.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6"But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
God Answered Prayer
Acts 10:31and said: "'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
God Answering Prayers
Matthew 21:22"and everything that you ask for in your prayers you shall have, if you believe."
God Answers Prayer
Matthew 7:7"Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
God Hears My Prayer
1 John 3:22and whatever we ask we are receiving from him, because we are keeping his commandments and doing those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Heartfelt Prayer To God
Romans 10:1Brothers, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for my countrymen, that they may be saved.
Intercessory Prayer
2 Corinthians 1:11while all of you also are helping me by your prayers; so that from many lips thanksgiving may rise on my behalf for the blessings vouchsafed to me through the intercessions of many.
Prayer During Persecution
Acts 12:5So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God was made by the church for him.
Prayer For Jerusalem
Romans 9:3-4For I was on the point of praying to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
Prayer Language
Romans 8:26In the same way the Spirit also takes hold with us in our weakness; for we know knot how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Prayer Meetings
Matthew 18:19"And again I tell you that if two of you on earth symphonize your praying concerning anything for which you have asked, it shall be done for you by my Father in heaven.
Prayer, Advice For Effective
James 4:3You continue to ask and do not receive, because you are asking with a wrong purpose, in order to spend it upon your pleasures.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6now without faith it is impossible to please him; for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he ever rewards those who are seeking.
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14Now the confidence which we have in him is this, that he listens to us whenever we ask anything that is in accordance with his will.
Prayer, And Worship
Hebrews 12:28-29Wherefore since we are receiving a kingdom which is unshakable, let us give thanks, and so offer acceptable worship to God, with holy awe and fear,
Prayer, Answers To
James 5:17-18Elijah was a man of like passions with us, and he prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Prayer, As A Relationship With God
Matthew 6:9-13"So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed,
Prayer, As A Response To God
Matthew 18:20"For wherever there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I among them."
Prayer, As Asking God
Philippians 4:6Do not worry 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 worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Prayer, Doubts About
Matthew 27:46But at three o'clock Jesus cried out in loud voice, "Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani?" (That is to say, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?")
Prayer, For Others
Philippians 2:3-4Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11"Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Prayer, Offered With
Ephesians 6:18Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Prayer, Persistence In
Luke 18:1-8He also taught them by a parable how they ought always to pray and never to lose heart.
Rivers As Places Of Prayer
Acts 16:13On the Sabbath Day we went outside the city gate, to a riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and talked to the women who had gathered there.
Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6"But you, when you pray, go into your own room and shut your door; 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 have not received a spirit of slavery in order that you should once more be afraid; but you have received a spirit of adoption, in which we cry out, "My Father, my dear Father!"
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9"So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed,
Unanswered Prayer
James 4:3You continue to ask and do not receive, because you are asking with a wrong purpose, in order to spend it upon your pleasures.
Unwise Prayers
Luke 11:1-13It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples."
Why Prayer Is Unanswered
James 4:3You continue to ask and do not receive, because you are asking with a wrong purpose, in order to spend it upon your pleasures.
