49 Bible Verses about Prayer
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Be always joyful. Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you.
And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward.
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
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And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation. And he said to them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine hath come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and I and my children are in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say to you, though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door will be opened. And what father is there, among you, who, if his son ask for bread, will give him a stone? or if he ask for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? or, if he ask for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If ye then, though evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
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But at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing praises to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
Duty » Daily » Prayer
Evening » A season for » Prayer
And when it was evening, the disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and it is now late; send the multitudes away therefore, that they may go to the villages and buy themselves victuals.
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
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Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation. And he said to them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine hath come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and I and my children are in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say to you, though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door will be opened. And what father is there, among you, who, if his son ask for bread, will give him a stone? or if he ask for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? or, if he ask for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If ye then, though evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Fasting » Accompanied by » Prayer
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Ingratitude » Should be met with » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
and whatever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
In that day ye will ask in my name; and I do not tell you that I will pray the Father for you;
giving thanks always for all things to God, the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and whatever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God, the Father, through him.
Through him therefore let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips giving thanks to his name.
Judgments » May be averted by » Prayer
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Prayer
Lord's » Days » Prayer
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
Prayer » Praying continually
I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
And he spoke a parable to them to show that they ought to pray always, and not be fainthearted:
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Pray for us; for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring in all things to conduct ourselves well;
and for me, that utterance may be given me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, as with you,
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
I am the door; if any one enter through me, he will be saved, and will go in and out, and find pasture.
Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one cometh to the Father but through me.
through whom also we have had admission into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory which God will confer.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever ye will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever ye will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever ye will, and it shall be done for you.
But if any one of you is wanting in wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him.
And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
Yet not for these alone do I pray, but also for those who believe in me through their word;
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how constantly I make mention of you, always in my prayers
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever ye ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
And this she did for many days. But Paul, being much displeased, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out immediately.
and whatever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
and that repentance for the remission of sins should be preached in his name among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
In that day ye will ask in my name; and I do not tell you that I will pray the Father for you;
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And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation. And he said to them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine hath come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and I and my children are in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say to you, though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door will be opened. And what father is there, among you, who, if his son ask for bread, will give him a stone? or if he ask for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? or, if he ask for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If ye then, though evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Prayer » Morning » Neglect of
Ye lust, and have not; ye kill, and earnestly covet, and cannot obtain; ye fight and war. Ye have not, because ye ask not;
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 therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and is patient about it, until it hath received the early and latter rain.
When therefore he heard that he was sick, he remained in the place where he was two days.
Prayer » Praying for others
But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who are spiteful to you.
praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
Ye have heard that it was said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy." But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you;
Is any sick among you? let him call to him the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; even if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
If any one see his brother sin a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and shall give him life,to those who sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death; for that I do not say that he shall pray.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
But if any one of you is wanting in wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him.
On this account we also, from the day we heard of it, cease not to pray for you, and to ask that ye may be filled with the 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
In respect to this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me;
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, 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 continued with one accord in prayer, with women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Again, I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth concerning any thing that they shall ask, it will be done for them by my Father o who is in heaven.
And the whole multitude of the people was praying without at the time of the incense.
And on hearing it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art he that made heaven and earth and sea, and all things that are in them;
And when he understood the matter, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together, and praying.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
These all continued with one accord in prayer, with women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Again, I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth concerning any thing that they shall ask, it will be done for them by my Father o who is in heaven.
And the whole multitude of the people was praying without at the time of the incense.
And on hearing it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art he that made heaven and earth and sea, and all things that are in them;
And when he understood the matter, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together, and praying.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, 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 toward their supplication; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Prayer » The lord hearing prayers
Prayer » Plead in the » Promises of God
Prayer » Answer to, delayed
And will not God avenge his chosen, who cry to him day and night, though he be slow to punish in their behalf?
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Bowing in
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Unwise prayers, examples of
And he said to her, What is thy wish? She saith to him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Bowing
Prayer » Postures in » Kneeling
And he withdrew from them about a stones throw; and kneeling down 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 answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes.
And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,
When Jesus had thus spoken, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father! the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee;
They therefore took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father! I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for the multitude of their words.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Prayer » Morning » Of jacob
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For food
Prayer » How to pray
But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
But if any one of you is wanting in wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting; for he that doubteth is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one, that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » For temporal blessings
Prayer » Commanded
Be anxious about nothing, 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 ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Prayer » Social
But at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing praises to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
Again, I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth concerning any thing that they shall ask, it will be done for them by my Father o who is in heaven.
And when we had completed the days, we departed, and went our way, they all accompanying us, with wives and children, till we were out of the city; and having kneeled down on the shore and prayed,
And when they had come in, they went up into the upper room where they were making their abode, namely, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the zealot, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer, with women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
Prayer » Jesus
And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
And it came to pass as he was in a private place praying, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was changed, and his raiment became white and glistening.
And rising early, long before day, he went out, and withdrew into a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
I say to you, though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
And he spoke a parable to them to show that they ought to pray always, and not be fainthearted: saying, There was in a certain city a judge, who feared not God, nor regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she kept coming to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary! read more.
And he would not for some time. But afterward he said within himself, Though I neither fear God, nor regard man, yet, because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her; lest by coming for ever she weary me out. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And will not God avenge his chosen, who cry to him day and night, though he be slow to punish in their behalf?
Prayer » Should be offered up » With humility
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
And now why dost thou delay? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
Prayer » Acceptable through Christ
Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever ye ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
and whatever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
And in that day ye will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly do I say to you, Whatever ye shall ask the Father, he will give it you in my name. Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name; ask, and ye will receive, that your joy may be made full.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself thus: O God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one, that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself thus: O God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one, that your Father who is in heaven may also 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 which fall from the table of their masters.
I say to you, though he will not rise and give him because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
yet, because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her; lest by coming for ever she weary me out.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them! for they know not what they do. And they divided his garments, casting lots.
But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you;
And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With confidence in God
And this is the confidence which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us;
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come;
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
How stands it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
Ye worship that which ye know not; we worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for such worshippers the Father seeketh. God is a spirit; and they who worship must 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 when he had entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home palsied, sorely tormented. He saith to him, I will come and heal him. read more.
But the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but only command with a word, and my servant will be made well. For even I am a man 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. When Jesus heard this, he marveled, and said to those who followed, Truly do I say to you, Not even in Israel have I found such faith. And I say to you, that many will come from the east and the west, and recline at table with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will go out into the outer darkness; there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee. And the servant was made well in that hour.
And having heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, and besought him to come and save his servant. And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldst do this for him; for he loveth our nation, and himself built the synagogue for us. read more.
And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; on which account I did not think myself worthy to come to thee; but command with a word, and let my servant be healed. For even I am a man set 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 hearing this, wondered at him; and turning round said to the multitude that followed him, I say to you, Not even in Israel have I found such faith. And they who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well.
Jesus saith to him, Go; thy son liveth. The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and went away. And as he was now going down, the servants met him, and brought word that his child was living.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may supply that which is lacking in your faith?
Elijah was a man of like nature with us, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months;
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
And lo! there came a leper and bowed down before him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst cleanse me. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cleansed. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
And there cometh a leper to him beseeching him, and kneeling down, saying to him, If thou wilt, thou canst cleanse me. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith, I will; be thou cleansed. And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. read more.
And sternly charging him, he immediately sent him away,
And it came to pass, when he was in one of the cities, lo! a man full of leprosy; and seeing Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst cleanse me. And he put forth his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cleansed. And immediately the leprosy left him.
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
And it came to pass about eight days after this discourse, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
And when he had taken leave of them, he went away into the mountain to pray.
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
Again he went away a second time, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this [cup] cannot pass away from me, but I must drink it, thy will be done!
And leaving them, he went away again, and prayed the third time, saying again the same words.
Then he cometh to the disciples, and saith to them, Sleep on, and take your rest! Lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is delivered up into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; lo! he is at hand that delivereth me up. And while he was yet speaking, lo! 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 his betrayer had given them a sign, saying, Whomever I shall kiss, he is the man; seize him. And immediately going up to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him. And Jesus said to him, Friend, for what hast thou come! Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and seized him. And, lo! one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the highpriest, and cut off his ear. Then Jesus saith to him, Put back thy sword into its place; for all they that take the sword will perish by the sword. Dost thou think that I cannot pray to my Father, and he will now give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, Ye have come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take me; I sat daily teaching in the temple, and ye did not lay hands on me. But all this hath been done, that the Scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. And they who seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the highpriest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. But Peter followed him at a distance, as far as to the court of the highpriests palace, and went in, and sat with the officers to see the end. And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; and they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. But at last came two, and said, This man affirmed, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it within three days. And the highpriest arose, and said to him, Dost thou make no answer to what these men testify against thee? But Jesus was silent. And the highpriest answering said to him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus saith to him, I am. Moreover I say to you, Henceforth ye will see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven. Then the highpriest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? See! ye have now heard the blasphemy. What think ye? They answered and said, He should be punished with death. Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some smote him with the palms of their hands, saying, Prophesy to us, O Messiah! who it was that struck thee. Now Peter was sitting outside in the court. And a maidservant came to him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilaean. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. And when he had gone out into the porch, another woman saw him, and said to those who were there, This man was with Jesus the Nazarene. And again he denied with an oath; I do not know the man. And shortly after, they who were standing by came and said to Peter, Surely thou too art one of them; for thy speech betrayeth thee. Then he began to curse and to swear, saying, I do not know the man. And immediately a cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, who had said, Before a cock crows, thou wilt thrice deny me. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For israel
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
And many sharply bade him be silent; but he cried out the more, Son of David, have pity on me!
And lo! two blind men, who were sitting by the wayside, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Have pity on us, Son of David! And the multitude sharply bade them be silent. But they cried out the more, saying, Lord, have pity on us, Son of David!
And they who went before sharply bade him hold his peace. But he cried out the more, Son of David, have pity on me!
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Contrition
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Elijah was a man of like nature with us, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months;
Prayer » Daily, in the morning
Prayer » To be offered » Through Christ
Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entrance into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee! take away this cup from me. But not what I will, but what thou wilt.
And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
saying, Father, if thou art willing to remove this cup from meyet not my will, but thine be done!
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
Then Jesus cometh with them to a place called Gethsemane, and saith to the disciples, Sit here, while I go yonder and pray.
And they come to a place called Gethsemane; and he saith to his disciples, Sit here, while I pray.
And rising up from prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow,
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » gideon
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the whole heart
Prayer » Accompanied with » Repentance
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From bondage
I have surely seen the oppression of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them; and now, come, I will send thee 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, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; and having had our bodies washed with pure water,
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
For ye did not receive the spirit of bondage so as to be again in fear; but ye received the spirit of adopted children, whereby we cry, Abba, Father!
And to show that ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father!
Prayer » Answered » Hezekiah and isaiah, for deliverance from sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Solomon
Prayer » Should be offered up » In the holy ghost
praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
But do ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
Prayer » Accompanied with » Weeping
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Sisera
Prayer » Power of » Dependent upon faith
And all things whatever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye will receive.
and whatever ye shall ask in my name, that will I 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 receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
And this is the confidence which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us;
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
And all things whatever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye will receive.
But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting; for he that doubteth is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.
Prayer » Postures in » Standing
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one, that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Suitable in affliction
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.
Prayer » Rise early for
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
But watch at all times, and pray that ye may be able to escape all the things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
And, lo! a woman of Canaan came out from those borders, and cried out, saying, Have compassion on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is grievously afflicted with a demon. But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying Send her away, for she is crying out after us. But he answered and said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. read more.
Then she came and fell down before him, saying, Lord, help me! But he answering said, It is not allowable to take the childrens bread, and throw it to the little dogs. And she said, Yea, Lord; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. Then Jesus answering said to her, O woman, great is thy faith; be it done to thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was cured from that hour.
But a woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, immediately hearing of him, came in, and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast out the demon from her daughter. And he said to her, Let the children be filled first; for it is not well to take the childrens bread and throw it to the little dogs. read more.
But she answered, and saith to him, Yea, Lord; even the little dogs under the table eat of the childrens crumbs. And he said to her, For this saying go thy way; the demon hath gone out of thy daughter. And going away to her house, she found the child laid upon the bed, and the demon gone out.
Prayer » To be offered » To God
Then saith Jesus to him, Be gone, Satan! for it is 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
Peter therefore was kept guarded in prison; but earnest prayer was made by the church to God in his behalf.
And they said to her, Thou art mad. But she positively affirmed that it was even so. Then they said, It is his angel.
Prayer » Experience of past mercies an incentive to
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The early church
Peter therefore was kept guarded in prison; but earnest prayer was made by the church to God in his behalf.
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
and they stoned Stephen, making supplication, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
In respect to this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me; and he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may abide upon me.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for even we ourselves forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
And the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God, and to perseverance in the cause of Christ.
Prayer » Answered » Jacob, for deliverance from esau
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Ammon
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Hezekiah for the people
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » David for israel
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for solomon
Prayer » Described as » Crying to heaven
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer » Morning » Of hezekiah
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of balaam
Prayer » Long » Of scribes
who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. These will receive a far greater condemnation.
who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. These will receive a far greater condemnation.
Prayer » In distress
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour! But for this cause I came to this hour.
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and was heard by reason of his godly reverence,
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 when he understood the matter, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together, and praying.
And when they had come in, they went up into the upper room where they were making their abode, namely, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the zealot, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer, with 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 at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense went up with the prayers of the saints before God out of the angels hand.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With deliberation
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion
And when he had entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,
And having heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, and besought him to come and save his servant. And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldst do this for him;
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » How not to pray
And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward.
Prayer » Secret
But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
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 anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Prayer » The holy ghost » Promised as a spirit of
Prayer » Answered » David, in adversity
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Whole-heartedness
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » samuel
Prayer » General references to » Prayers of the saints precious
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
In like manner the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedeth with groans which cannot be expressed in words. But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth the mind of the Spirit, because it intercedeth for the holy 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 like manner the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedeth with groans which cannot be expressed in words. But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth the mind of the Spirit, because it intercedeth for the holy according to the will of God. We know moreover that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Prayer » Profuse, to be avoided
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for the multitude of their words.
Prayer » Model for
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; read more.
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And he withdrew from them about a stones throw; and kneeling down he prayed, saying, Father, if thou art willing to remove this cup from meyet 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 near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; and having had our bodies washed with pure water,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With a true heart
let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; and having had our bodies washed with pure water,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Night and day
Now she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, hath set her hope on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day;
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Indifference
Prayer » Should be offered up » Everywhere
I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac
Lord, have compassion on my son; for he is a lunatic, and is sorely afflicted; for he often falleth 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 Paul and Silas praying, were singing praises to God; and the prisoners were listening to 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 bands 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 ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward. But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for the multitude of their words. read more.
Be not ye therefore like them; for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye 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 forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.
On the morrow, as they were on their journey, and were drawing near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities. But he was wont to withdraw to desert places, and pray.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Evening prayer
And when he had taken leave of them, he went away into the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was in the midst of the lake; and he was alone on the land.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
wherefore he is able also to save to the utmost those who come to God through him, since he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sinners
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » A man of God for jeroboam
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Samuel for israel
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Moses for israel
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » General references to » First mentioned
Prayer » Should be offered up » In a forgiving spirit
Prayer » Should be offered up » With boldness
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer » Described as » Beseeching the lord
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether keilah would be delivered into his hands
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Answered » Manasseh, for deliverance from the king of babylon
Prayer » Answered » Abijah, for victory over jeroboam
Prayer » Answered » Asa, for victory over zerah
Prayer » Morning » Morning devotions
Prayer » Those that pray to a God that cannot save
Prayer » Praying for the peace of jerusalem
Prayer » The israelites lusted for the fleshpots of egypt; the answer gave them, flesh, but also leanness of soul
Prayer » For mercy and grace to help in time of need
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, the door will be opened.
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » For spiritual blessings
But seek first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will also be given you.
Prayer » Continue instant in
Prayer » Held in the temple
And attending daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread in a private house, they partook of their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
And Peter and John were going up together to the temple, at the hour of prayer, which is the ninth hour.
Prayer » To idols
Prayer » Manasseh
Prayer » Jeremiah
Prayer » David
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Who is he that condemneth? Christ is he that died, yea rather, who rose again, who is also at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Christ's command
But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
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, nothing doubting; for he that doubteth is like a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall 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 like manner the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedeth with groans which cannot be expressed in words.
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,
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
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
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for the multitude of their words.
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Prayer » Quickening grace necessary to
Prayer » Ostentation in, forbidden
And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward.
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Dwell likewise, O husband, with thy wife according to knowledge, as with the weaker vessel, giving her honor as being heir with thee of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.
Prayer » In behalf of peter
Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, strengthen thy brethren.
Prayer » Job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Prayer » The prayer of a righteous man
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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, that he may be with you for ever;
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, 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 do. And they divided his garments, casting 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 do. And they divided his garments, casting lots.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
Therefore I say to you, All things whatever ye pray for and ask, believe that ye have obtained, and ye shall have them.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius said, Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour was praying in my house; and lo! a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for salvation (philippian jailer)
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Elijah
Elijah was a man of like nature with us, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months;
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Jesus
And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly. And his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With submission to God
saying, Father, if thou art willing to remove this cup from meyet 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
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
yea, we ourselves had within ourselves the sentence of death, that we might not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead; who delivered us from such peril of death, and is delivering; in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us, you also unitedly helping us by prayer, so that for this blessing bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many on your behalf.
Prayer » Answered » The disciples, for peter
Peter therefore was kept guarded in prison; but earnest prayer was made by the church to God in his behalf. And when Herod was about to bring him forth, on that night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and keepers before the door were guarding the prison. And lo! an angel of the Lord came to him, and a light shone in the room; and he smote Peter on the side, and roused him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell from his hands. read more.
And the angel said to him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals; and he did so. And he saith to him, Throw thy garment round thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed; and he knew not that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision. And when they had passed the first, and the second guard, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city, which opened to them of itself; and they went out and passed on through one street, and the angel immediately departed from him. And when Peter had come to himself, he said, Now I know certainly, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And when he understood the matter, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together, and praying. And as he knocked at the door of the gate, a maidservant came to listen, named Rhoda; and recognizing Peters voice, she opened not the gate for gladness; but ran in, and told them that Peter was standing before the gate. And they said to her, Thou art mad. But she positively affirmed that it was even so. Then they said, It is his angel. But Peter continued knocking; and opening the door, they saw him, and were amazed. But beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, he related how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go and tell these things to James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.
Prayer » Answered » Different from request
Prayer » Answered » Hagar, for deliverance
Prayer » Answered » Instances of answered » Cain
Prayer » Power of » Manifest in the life of elijah
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
And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; even if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
In respect to this I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me; and he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may abide upon me.
Prayer » Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece
Prayer » Of the apostles
And they prayed saying, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou hast chosen to take the part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell away, that he might go to his own place.
Prayer » jacob
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Only the disciples near
And it came to pass as he was in a private place praying, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who 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 he continued all night in prayer to God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine;
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name John.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
On the morrow, as they were on their journey, and were drawing near the city, Peter went up on the housetop 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
ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
And rising early, long before day, he went out, and withdrew into a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother
The woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast out the demon from her daughter.
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When Jesus had thus spoken, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father! the hour is come; glorify thy Son, 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 ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever ye will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From the king of mesopotamia
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
And rising early, long before day, he went out, and withdrew into a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Family » By abraham
Prayer » Praying in the holy spirit
But do ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, 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, that he may be with you for ever;
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Prayer » Seek divine teaching for
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.
Prayer » Evils averted by
Prayer » Faint not in
And he spoke a parable to them to show that they ought to pray always, and not be fainthearted:
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus; for lo! he prayeth,
Prayer » Unbelief in
Prayer » Isaiah
Prayer » Daniel
Prayer » -ezra
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Prayer » Answered » The reubenites, for deliverance from the hagarites
Prayer » Answered » Jehoahaz, for victory over hazael
Prayer » Answered » Moses, at the waters of marah
Prayer » Answered » Jabez, asking for prosperity
Prayer » Answered » David, asking about ziklag
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, in a vision
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For ishmael
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For abimelech
Prayer » Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer » By abraham's servant
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer » Exemplified by » Lot
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!
Prayer » Rebuked » Of moses, at the red sea
Prayer » Rebuked » Of joshua
Prayer » Long » Of pharisees
Prayer » Weeping in
Prayer » Without ceasing
Prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius said, Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour was praying in my house; and lo! a man stood before me in bright clothing,
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 forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.
Prayer » Answered » Moses, aaron, and samuel
Prayer » Answered » Zacharias, for a son
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son; 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 rising early, long before day, he went out, and withdrew into a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Twice daily
Prayer » All night
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
Prayer » in the wilderness
Prayer » By cornelius
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God always,
Prayer » By jacob
Prayer » Habakkuk
Prayer » Jonah
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus; for lo! he prayeth,
Prayer » Anna
and she was a widow eightyfour years old, who never left the temple, worshipping with fastings and prayers 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
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for the multitude of their words.
Prayer » Private, encouraged
But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
Prayer » After the supper
Prayer » Silent
Prayer » However, see
Prayer » Nehemiah
Prayer » Answered » Abraham, for a son
Prayer » And
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if haply the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward.
Worship » Nature of worship » Prayer
Topics on Prayer
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.
All Night Prayers
Luke 6:12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.
Answered Prayer
Luke 1:13But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name John.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
God Answered Prayer
Acts 10:31and said, Cornelius, thy prayer hath been heard, and thine alms have been remembered before God.
God Answering Prayers
Matthew 21:22And all things whatever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye will receive.
God Answers Prayer
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
God Hears My Prayer
1 John 3:22and whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
Heartfelt Prayer To God
Romans 10:1Brethren, the desire of my heart and my prayer to God for them is, that they may be saved.
Intercessory Prayer
2 Corinthians 1:11you also unitedly helping us by prayer, so that for this blessing bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many on your behalf.
Prayer During Persecution
Acts 12:5Peter therefore was kept guarded in prison; but earnest prayer was made by the church to God in his behalf.
Prayer For Jerusalem
Romans 9:3-4For I could wish to be myself accursed and cast out from Christ in behalf of my brethren, my kinsmen as to the flesh;
Prayer Language
Romans 8:26In like manner the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedeth with groans which cannot be expressed in words.
Prayer Meetings
Matthew 18:19Again, I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth concerning any thing that they shall ask, it will be done for them by my Father o who is in heaven.
Prayer, Advice For Effective
James 4:3ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is the confidence which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us;
Prayer, And Worship
Hebrews 12:28-29Wherefore receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear.
Prayer, Answers To
James 5:17-18Elijah was a man of like nature with us, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it rained not on the earth for three years and six months;
Prayer, As A Relationship With God
Matthew 6:9-13After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Prayer, As A Response To God
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Prayer, As Asking God
Philippians 4:6Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Prayer, As Praise And Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:6Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Prayer, Doubts About
Matthew 27:46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Prayer, For Others
Philippians 2:3-4doing nothing in the spirit of faction, or in the spirit of vainglory, but in humility esteeming others as better than yourselves;
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14These all continued with one accord in prayer, with women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Prayer, Offered With
Ephesians 6:18praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
Prayer, Persistence In
Luke 18:1-8And he spoke a parable to them to show that they ought to pray always, and not be fainthearted:
Rivers As Places Of Prayer
Acts 16:13And on the sabbathday we went forth out of the gate to a riverside, where was wont to be a place of prayer, and we sat down, and spoke to the women who had assembled.
Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
The Holy Spirit, And Prayer
Romans 8:15For ye did not receive the spirit of bondage so as to be again in fear; but ye received the spirit of adopted children, whereby we cry, Abba, Father!
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Unanswered Prayer
James 4:3ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Unwise Prayers
Luke 11:1-13And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that when he ceased one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.
Why Prayer Is Unanswered
James 4:3ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
