49 Bible Verses about Prayer
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Rejoice always: pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.
Be anxious for 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 also 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 we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.'" And He said to them, "Who of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves; forasmuch as a friend of mine came to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him;' and he from within, answering, shall say, 'Trouble me not; already the door has been shut, and my children are with me in the bed; I cannot rise and give you.' I say to you, even if he will not, rising up, give to him because of his being his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he, rousing himself, will give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: for every one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks it shall be opened. And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask bread, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If ye, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"
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And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise 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 was spending the whole night in prayer to God.
Duty » Daily » Prayer
Evening » A season for » Prayer
And, evening coming on, the disciples came to Him, saying, "The place is desert, and the time already passed by: dismiss the multitudes, that, having gone into the villages, they may buy food for themselves."
And, having dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the mountain, apart, to pray; and, evening coming on, He was there alone.
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Be anxious for 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 also 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 we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.'" And He said to them, "Who of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves; forasmuch as a friend of mine came to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him;' and he from within, answering, shall say, 'Trouble me not; already the door has been shut, and my children are with me in the bed; I cannot rise and give you.' I say to you, even if he will not, rising up, give to him because of his being his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he, rousing himself, will give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: for every one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks it shall be opened. And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask bread, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If ye, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"
Fasting » Accompanied by » Prayer
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
And, when He took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each, 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 whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, this will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
In that day ye shall ask in My name: and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father for you;
giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
And whatsoever ye do in word or in 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 our lips making confession to His name.
Judgments » May be averted by » Prayer
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Prayer
Lord's » Days » Prayer
Thus, therefore, pray ye: 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done, as in Heaven, so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And bring us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.'
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 we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.'"
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; persevering in prayer;
with all prayer and supplication praying at every opportunity in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
Prayer » Praying continually
I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;
Be anxious for nothing; but, in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
with all prayer and supplication praying at every opportunity in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Pray for us; for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to deport ourselves honestly in all things.
and on my behalf that utterance may be given to me, in opening 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 also it is with you:
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
I am the door; through Me if any one enter, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and find pasture.
Jesus saith to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me.
through Whom also we have had access by faith into this grace in which we have been standing; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you.
But, if any of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask from God, Who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him;
And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you:
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
And I do not pray for these only, but for those also who believe on Me through their word;
For God is my witness, Whom I serve in my spirit in the Gospel of His Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you always in my prayers,
cease not to give thanks on your behalf, 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 abide; that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it you.
And this she was doing for many days. But Paul, having been troubled, and turning, said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out from her." And it came out that very hour!
And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, this will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
In that day ye shall ask in My name: and I say not to you, that I will ask 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 also 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 we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.'" And He said to them, "Who of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves; forasmuch as a friend of mine came to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him;' and he from within, answering, shall say, 'Trouble me not; already the door has been shut, and my children are with me in the bed; I cannot rise and give you.' I say to you, even if he will not, rising up, give to him because of his being his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he, rousing himself, will give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: for every one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks it shall be opened. And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask bread, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If ye, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Prayer » Morning » Neglect of
Ye desire, and have not; ye kill, and envy, 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 waits for the precious fruit of the earth; being patient over it, until it receives the early and latter rain.
When, therefore, He heard that he was sick, He then abode two days in the place where He was.
Prayer » Praying for others
"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you.
with all prayer and supplication praying at every opportunity in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
"Ye 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 anyone among you sick? let him call for the elders of the assembly; and let them pray over him, having anointed 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; and, if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him. Confess, therefore, your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous man's inwrought supplication avails much.
If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin not to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for those that sin not to death. There is a sin to death: I do not say that he shall make request concerning this.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
But, if any of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask from God, Who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him;
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, cease not praying for you, and asking that ye may be filled with the full 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
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
Prayer » United » Social and family
These all were continuing with one accord in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
"Again, I say to you, that, if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter which ye ask, it shall be done for them by My Father Who is in Heaven;
and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of the incense-offering.
And they, having heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, "Lord, Thou Who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things in them;
And, having considered it, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
These all were continuing with one accord in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
"Again, I say to you, that, if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter which ye ask, it shall be done for them by My Father Who is in Heaven;
and all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of the incense-offering.
And they, having heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, "Lord, Thou Who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things in them;
And, having considered it, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are 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 elect, who are crying to Him day and night, and He is long suffering over them?
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Bowing in
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Unwise prayers, examples of
And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She says to Him, "Command, 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, having said these things, bowing his knees, he prayed with them all.
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 season Jesus, answering, said, "I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, because Thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and didst reveal them to babes.
Now it came to pass, when all the people were immersed, that as Jesus also was immersed, and was praying, Heaven was opened,
Jesus spake these things; and, lifting up His eyes to Heaven, said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that the Son may glorify Thee;
So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up His eyes, and said, "Father, I thank Thee, because Thou didst hear Me.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
"And, when praying, use not vain repetitions, as the gentiles do; for they think that for their much speaking they shall be heard.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;
Prayer » Morning » Of jacob
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For food
Prayer » How to pray
But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
But, if any of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask from 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 who doubts is like a wave of the sea, wind-driven and tossed.
And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also Who is in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » For temporal blessings
Prayer » Commanded
Be anxious for nothing; but, in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you;
Prayer » Social
And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
"Again, I say to you, that, if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter which ye ask, it shall be done for them by My Father Who is in Heaven;
And, when it came to pass that we completed the days, going forth, we were resuming our journey; they all, with wives and children, accompanying us out of the city; and, kneeling down on the beach, having prayed, we bade one another farewell;
And, having said these things, bowing his knees, he prayed with them all.
And, when they entered, they went up into the upper-room, where they were abiding; both Peter and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. These all were continuing with one accord in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
cease not to give thanks on your behalf, making mention of you in my prayers;
Prayer » Jesus
And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
And it came to pass, as He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He asked them, saying, "Who do the multitudes say that I am?"
And, having dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the mountain, apart, to pray; and, evening coming on, He was there alone.
And it came to pass, as He was praying, that the appearance of His countenance was altered, and His raiment became white and dazzling.
And, having risen very early, by night, He went out into a desert place, and was there praying.
Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
I say to you, even if he will not, rising up, give to him because of his being his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he, rousing himself, will give him as many as he needs.
And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying, "There was in a 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 a time; but afterward he said within himself, 'Though I fear not God, nor regard man; yet, because this widow occasions me trouble, I will avenge her, lest, by her persistent coming, she wear me out.'" And the Lord said, "Hear what the judge of unrighteousness says. And will not God avenge His elect, who are crying to Him day and night, and He is long suffering over them?
Prayer » Should be offered up » With humility
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
And now why do you delay? Arising, be immersed, and wash away your 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 abide; that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it you.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, this will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
And in that day ye will ask nothing of Me: verily, verily, I say to you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, He will give it you in My name. Hitherto ye 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, having taken his stand, was praying these things with himself: 'God, I thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-collector!
And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also Who is in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
The Pharisee, having taken his stand, was praying these things with himself: 'God, I thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-collector!
And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also Who is in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » hezekiah
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
But she said, "Yes, Lord; for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from the master's table."
I say to you, even if he will not, rising up, give to him because of his being his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he, rousing himself, will give him as many as he needs.
yet, because this widow occasions me trouble, I will avenge her, lest, by her persistent coming, she wear me out.'"
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do!" And, dividing His garments among them, they cast 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 them!" And, having said 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
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
And, when He took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each, a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
What is 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 ye know not what; we know what we worship, because salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for, indeed, the Father seeketh such to be His worshipers. God is a spirit; and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the heart
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
And, when He entered into Capernaum, there came to Him a centurion, beseeching Him. and saying, "Lord, my boy has been prostrated in my house, a paralytic, fearfully afflicted." And He saith to him, "Having gone, I will heal him." read more.
And the centurion, answering, said, "Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roof, but only speak in a word, and my boy shall be healed; for I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers; and I say to this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." And Jesus, hearing it, wondered, and said to those following Him, "Verily I say to you, with no one in Israel did I find such faith. And I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven; but the sons of the Kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be the weeping, and the gnashing of teeth." And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way; as you believed, be it done to you." And the boy was healed in that hour.
And, having heard about Jesus, he sent to Him elders of the Jews, asking Him, that, having come, He would thoroughly save his servant. And they, coming to Jesus, were earnestly beseeching Him, saying, "He is worthy for whom Thou shalt do this; for he loves our nation, and he built the synagogue for us." read more.
And Jesus was going with them. And now, when He was not far distant from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to Him, "Lord, trouble not Thyself; for I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof. Wherefore, neither thought I myself worthy to come to Thee; but speak with a word, and let my boy be healed; for I also am a man set under authority, having soldiers under myself; and I say to this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." And, hearing these things, Jesus marvelled at him; and, turning, He said to the multitude following Him, "I say to you, not even in Israel did I find such faith!" And those who were sent, having returned to the house, found the servant well.
Jesus saith to him, "Go your way; your son lives." The man believed the word that Jesus spake to him, and went his way. And, as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, that his son was living.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect the deficiencies 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, behold, a leper, coming near, was worshiping Him, saying, "Lord, if Thou art willing, Thou art able to cleanse me." And, stretching forth His hand, He touched him, saying, "I am willing. Be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
And there comes to Him a leper, beseeching Him, and kneeling down to Him, and saying to Him, "If Thou wilt, Thou canst cleanse me!" And Jesus, moved with compassion, and stretching forth His hand, touched him, and saith to him, "I am willing; be cleansed." And straight-way the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. read more.
And having strictly charged him, He straightway sent him away,
And it came to pass, while He was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy; and, when he saw Jesus, falling on his face, he besought Him, saying, "Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean." And, stretching forth His hand, He touched him, saying, "I am willing; be made clean." And straightway the leprosy departed from him.
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
And, having dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the mountain, apart, to pray; and, evening coming on, He was there alone.
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and He was spending the whole night in prayer to God.
And it came to pass, about eight days after these words, that, taking Peter, and John, and James, He went up into the mountain to pray.
And, having taken leave of them, He went away into the mountain to pray.
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
Again, a second time, going away, He prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is not possible that this cup should pass away except I drink it, Thy will be done,"
And, leaving them, going away again, He prayed a third time, saying again the same words.
Then He cometh to the disciples, and saith to them, "Sleep on the remaining time, and take your rest. Behold the hour has drawn near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Arise, let us be going. Behold, he who is betraying Me is at hand." And, while He is yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a large multitude, with swords and clubs, from the high priests and elders of the people. read more.
And he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, "Whomsoever I kiss, He it is; seize Him." And immediately coming to Jesus, he said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed Him. But Jesus said to him, "Comrade, do that for which you are present!" Then, coming near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took Him. And, behold, one of those with Jesus stretching forth his hand, grasped his sword; and, smiting the servant of the high priest, he struck off his ear. Then saith Jesus to him, "Return your sword to its place; for all taking a sword will perish by a sword. Or do you think that I cannot call upon My Father, and He will place beside Me, even now, more than twelve legions of angels? How, then, could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?" In that hour Jesus saith to the multitudes, "Did ye come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs, to arrest Me? Daily with you, in the temple, I was wont to sit, teaching, and ye seized me not. But all this has come to pass, that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples, forsaking Him, fled. And those who seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together. And Peter was following Him afar off to the court of the high priest; and, entering within, he was sitting with the attendants to see the end. And the high priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false witness against Jesus, that they might put Him to death; and they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. But afterward two false witnesses, coming forward, said, "This Man, said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.'" And the high priest, standing up, said to Him, "Answerest Thou nothing? What are these testifying against Thee?" But Jesus was silent. And the high priest 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, "You said it: nevertheless I say to you, henceforth ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven." Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, "He blasphemed! What further need have we of witnesses? Behold, ye just now heard the blasphemy! What think ye?" And they, answering, said, "He is worthy of death." Then did they spit in His face, and buffet Him. And others smote Him, saying, "Prophesy to us, O Christ, who is he that struck Thee?" And Peter was sitting without, in the court; and a certain maid-servant approached him, saying, "And you were with Jesus the Galilaean!" But he denied before them all, saying, "I know not what you are saying." And another maid saw him, when he walked out into the porch, and says to those there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene." And again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man." And after a little while, those who stood by, having come, said to Peter, "Truly you also are one of them; for even your speech makes you manifest." Then began he to curse and swear, "I do not know the Man." And straight-way a cock crowed. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, saying, "Before a cock crows, you will thrice deny Me." And, going forth without, he wept bitterly.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For israel
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Be anxious for nothing; but, in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Persevere in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
And many were rebuking him, that he should be silent. But he kept crying much more, "Son of David! have mercy on me!"
And, behold, two blind men, sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried, saying, "Lord, have mercy on us, Thou Son of David!" But the multitude rebuked them, that they should be silent. But they cried the more, "Lord, have mercy on us, Thou Son of David!"
And those going before were rebuking him, that he should be silent; but he kept crying out much more, "Son of David, have mercy 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
because through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
Having, therefore, brethren, boldness for the entrance into the holy places 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; yet not what I will, but what Thou wilt."
And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
saying, "Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless, not My will, but Thine, be done."
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
Then cometh Jesus with them into a place called Gethsemane, and saith to the disciples, "Sit ye here, while I, going yonder, pray."
And they come to a place the name of which is Gethsemane. And He saith to His disciples, "Sit ye here, while I pray."
And, arising from prayer, and coming to the disciples, He found them sleeping for grief,
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
Thus, therefore, pray ye: 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done, as in Heaven, so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And bring us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.'
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 we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to 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
Surely, I saw the affliction of My people in Egypt, and heard their groaning; and I came 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 approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed with pure water,
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
For ye did not receive a spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, "Abba, Father."
And, because 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
with all prayer and supplication praying at every opportunity in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication 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 whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, this 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 whatsoever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments, and do the things that are pleasing before Him.
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
but let him ask in faith, nothing doubting; for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, wind-driven and tossed.
Prayer » Postures in » Standing
And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also Who is in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Suitable in affliction
Is anyone among you afflicted? let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? let him sing praise.
Prayer » Rise early for
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
God is a spirit; and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
But the end of all things has drawn near; be ye, therefore, of sound mind, and be sober unto prayers;
But watch ye at every season, praying that ye may have full strength to escape all these 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, behold, a Canaanitish woman, having come forth out of those borders, cried out, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon!" But He answered her not a word. And His disciples, coming near, were beseeching Him, saying, "Send her away; for she is crying after us!" But He, answering, said, "I was not sent, except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." read more.
But she, coming, was worshiping Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" And He, answering, said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and cast it to the little dogs." But she said, "Yes, Lord; for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from the master's table." Then Jesus, answering, said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! be it done to you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from that hour.
But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of Him, coming, fell down at His feet. And the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. And she kept asking Him to cast forth the demon out of her daughter. And He said to her, "Suffer the children first to be satisfied; for it is not good to take the children's bread, and cast it to the little dogs." read more.
But she answered, and says to Him, "Yes, Lord; even the little dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs." And He said to her, "Because of this word go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter." And, going away into her own house, she found the child laid upon the bed, and the demon gone out.
Prayer » To be offered » To God
Then Jesus saith to him, "Depart, Satan; for it has been written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.'"
Prayer » Plead in the » Mercy of God
Prayer » Answered » Exceeds expectation
Prayer » God answers
Prayer » God hears
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Iniquity
Prayer » Described as » Making supplication
Prayer » Described as » Crying unto God
Prayer » The disciples prayed for peter; the answer included peter's deliverance
Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf.
And they said to her, "You are mad!" But she kept confidently affirming that it was so. And they said, "It is his angel"
Prayer » Experience of past mercies an incentive to
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The early church
Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf.
Confess, therefore, your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous man's inwrought supplication avails much.
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He hath said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you; for My power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » the lord's 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 also taught his disciples."
Thus, therefore, pray ye: 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done, as in Heaven, so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And bring us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.'
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 we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.'"
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
And the Lord guide your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.
Prayer » Answered » Jacob, for deliverance from esau
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Ammon
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Hezekiah for the people
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » David for israel
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for solomon
Prayer » Described as » Crying to heaven
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer » Morning » Of hezekiah
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of balaam
Prayer » Long » Of scribes
who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation."
who devour the houses of widows; and, for a pretense, make long prayers. These shall receive greater condemnation."
Prayer » In distress
Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour. But for this cause came I to this hour.
Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear,
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the heart
Prayer » Importunity in » moses
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prayer » Answered » Solomon, asking for wisdom
Prayer » Held in private houses
And, having considered it, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.
And, when they entered, they went up into the upper-room, where they were abiding; both Peter and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. These all were continuing with one accord in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Prayer » Thrice daily
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » moses
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » moses
Prayer » General references to » Ascends as incense before God
And another angel came, and stood over the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he might add it to 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, ascended before God out of the hand of the angel.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With deliberation
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion
And, when He entered into Capernaum, there came to Him a centurion, beseeching Him.
And, having heard about Jesus, he sent to Him elders of the Jews, asking Him, that, having come, He would thoroughly save his servant. And they, coming to Jesus, were earnestly beseeching Him, saying, "He is worthy for whom Thou shalt do this;
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » How not to pray
"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.
Prayer » Secret
But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense 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
Be anxious for 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 took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each, a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
And, in like manner, the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought; but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He Who searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Stubbornness
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Prayer » Described as » Bowing the knees
Prayer » Plead in the » Covenant of God
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord does not hear
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
And, in like manner, the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought; but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He Who searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things are working together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose;
Prayer » Profuse, to be avoided
"And, when praying, use not vain repetitions, as the gentiles do; for they think that for their much speaking they shall be heard.
Prayer » Model for
Thus, therefore, pray ye: 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done, as in Heaven, so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And bring us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.'
Prayer » Private, of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And He was parted from them about a stone's throw; and, kneeling down, He prayed, saying, "Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless, 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 approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed with pure water,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With a true heart
let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed with pure water,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;
Prayer » Should be offered up » Night and day
Now she that is really a widow, and left alone, has set her hope on God, and continues in supplications and prayers, night and day.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Indifference
Prayer » Should be offered up » Everywhere
I desire, therefore, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing;
Prayer » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac
"Lord, have mercy on my son, because he is lunatic, and suffers grievously; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water.
Prayer » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Prayer » Accompanied with » Self-abasement
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the soul
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Power of » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise 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 immediately all the doors were opened, and the bonds of all were loosed.
Prayer » Power of » Increased by self-denial
Prayer » Morning » Of samuel's parents
Prayer » God the father knowing what you need before you ask
"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward. But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you. "And, when praying, use not vain repetitions, as the gentiles do; for they think that for their much speaking they shall be heard. read more.
Be not, therefore, like them; for your Father knoweth of what things ye have need 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, having put them all forth, and bowing his knees, prayed; and, turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise!" And she opened her eyes; and, seeing Peter, she sat up.
Now, on the morrow, as they were journeying, and coming near to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
But the report concerning Him was going abroad the more; and many multitudes were coming together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities. And He was wont to retire into the deserts, and pray.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Evening prayer
And, having taken leave of them, He went away into the mountain to pray. And, when it was evening, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and He was alone on the land.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
Whence also He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, since He is ever living to intercede in their behalf.
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
Let us, therefore, come with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
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 with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: for every one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks it shall be opened.
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » For spiritual blessings
But seek ye first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer » Continue instant in
rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; persevering in prayer;
Prayer » Held in the temple
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at their homes, were partaking of food in gladness and singleness of heart;
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 condemns? It is Christ Who died, yea, rather, That was raised from the dead, Who is at the right hand of God, Who also is making intercession for us.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Christ's command
But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense 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, nothing doubting; for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, wind-driven and tossed. For let not that man 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
And, in like manner, the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought; but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession 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
"And, when praying, use not vain repetitions, as the gentiles do; for they think that for their much speaking they shall be heard.
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
But the end of all things has drawn near; be ye, therefore, of sound mind, and be sober unto prayers;
Prayer » Quickening grace necessary to
Prayer » Ostentation in, forbidden
"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell with them according to knowledge, assigning honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.
Prayer » In behalf of peter
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked for you, to sift you as the wheat; but I prayed for you, that your faith fail not; and, when once you have turned again, establish your brethren."
Prayer » Job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Confess, therefore, your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous man's inwrought supplication avails much.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
Confess, therefore, your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous man's inwrought supplication avails much.
Prayer » The prayer of a righteous man
Confess, therefore, your sins one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous man's inwrought supplication avails much.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
and I will ask of the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, that He may be with you forever;
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
but I prayed for you, that your faith fail not; and, when once you have turned again, establish your 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, dividing His garments among them, they cast 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, dividing His garments among them, they cast lots.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
"But the tax-collector, standing afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but was smiting his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!'
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
Therefore, I say to you, all things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius said, "Four days ago, until this hour, I was praying during the ninth hour in my house; and, behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel,
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
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 was praying more earnestly. And His sweat became, as it were, large drops of blood falling down upon the ground!
Prayer » Should be offered up » With submission to God
saying, "Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless, not My will, but Thine, be done."
Prayer » Should be offered up » With unfeigned lips
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the soul
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the heart
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the soul
Prayer » Postures in » Bowing down
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, for the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream
Prayer » Answered » Moses, in the battle with the amalekites
Prayer » Answered » Gideon, asking for the token of dew
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, interceding for the people
Prayer » Answered » Paul, to be restored to health
yea, we ourselves had in ourselves the sentence of death, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God, Who raiseth the dead; Who delivered us out of so great a death, and will still deliver: on Whom we have set our hope, that He will also still deliver; ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the mercy bestowed upon us by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
Prayer » Answered » The disciples, for peter
Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf. And, when Herod was about to bring him forth, in that night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains; and guards before the door were keeping the prison. And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell; and, smiting the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying, "Rise up quickly!" And his chains fell off from his hands. read more.
And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals." And he did so. And he says to him, "Cast your garment around you, and follow me." And, going forth, he was following him; and he knew not that it was true, which was being done by the angel, but was thinking that he saw a vision. And, having passed the first and second watch; they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them of its own accord; and, going out, they passed on through one street, and straightway the angel departed from him. And Peter, having come to himself, said, "Now I know truly that the Lord sent forth His angel, and delivered me out of Herod's hand, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And, having considered it, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying. And, when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came near to answer, Rhoda by name. And, recognizing the voice of Peter, she opened not the gate for joy; but, running in, she told them that Peter was standing before the gate. And they said to her, "You are mad!" But she kept confidently affirming that it was so. And they said, "It is his angel" But Peter continued knocking; and, opening, they saw him, and were amazed. But, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, he declared to them, how the Lord brought him forth out of the prison. And he Said, "Declare these things to James, and to the brethren." And, going forth, 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 save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and, 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
Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He hath said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you; for My power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Prayer » Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece
Prayer » Of the apostles
And, praying, they said, "Thou, Lord, Who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two Thou didst choose, to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas 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 praying alone, the 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 was spending the whole night in prayer to God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
And, when they had prayed, the place in which they had assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And, when they had prayed, the place in which they had assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking 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; because 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 them!" And, having said this, he fell asleep.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
But the angel said to him, "Fear not, Zacharias; because your supplication was heard; and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
Now, on the morrow, as they were journeying, and coming near to 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
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
And, having risen very early, by night, He went out into a desert place, and was there praying.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother
And the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. And she kept asking Him to cast forth the demon out of her daughter.
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
Jesus spake these things; and, lifting up His eyes to Heaven, said, "Father, the hour has 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 whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From the king of mesopotamia
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
And, having risen very early, by night, He went out into a desert place, and was there praying.
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 ask of the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, that He may be with you forever;
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 also taught his disciples."
Prayer » Evils averted by
Prayer » Faint not in
And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
And the Lord said to him, "Arise, go to the street that is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul of Tarsus; for, behold, he is praying;
Prayer » Unbelief in
Prayer » Isaiah
Prayer » Daniel
Prayer » -ezra
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Prayer » Answered » The reubenites, for deliverance from the hagarites
Prayer » Answered » Jehoahaz, for victory over hazael
Prayer » Answered » Moses, at the waters of marah
Prayer » Answered » Jabez, asking for prosperity
Prayer » Answered » David, asking about ziklag
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, in a vision
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For ishmael
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For abimelech
Prayer » Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer » By abraham's servant
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Let us, therefore, come with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
Prayer » Exemplified by » Lot
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
"But the tax-collector, standing afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but was smiting his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!'
Prayer » Rebuked » Of moses, at the red sea
Prayer » Rebuked » Of joshua
Prayer » Long » Of pharisees
Prayer » Weeping in
Prayer » Without ceasing
Prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius said, "Four days ago, until this hour, I was praying during the ninth hour in my house; and, behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel,
Prayer » hezekiah
Prayer » Eliezer
Prayer » Hannah
Prayer » Parental prayers » Job, for his children
Prayer » Described as » Seeking unto God
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether he should go into judah after saul's death
Prayer » Answered » Peter, asking that tabitha (dorcas) be restored to life
But Peter, having put them all forth, and bowing his knees, 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, Zacharias; because your supplication was heard; and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From babylonian bondage
Prayer » Morning » Of job
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of the israelites, when attacked by the amorites
Prayer » Before daylight
And, having risen very early, by night, He went out into a desert place, and was there praying.
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 was spending the whole night in prayer to God.
Prayer » in the wilderness
Prayer » By cornelius
Prayer » By jacob
Prayer » Habakkuk
Prayer » Jonah
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him, "Arise, go to the street that is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul of Tarsus; for, behold, he is praying;
Prayer » Anna
Prayer » Martha and mary asked jesus to come and heal their brother lazarus; jesus delayed, but raised lazarus from the dead
Prayer » Vain repetitions of, to be avoided
"And, when praying, use not vain repetitions, as the gentiles do; for they think that for their much speaking they shall be heard.
Prayer » Private, encouraged
But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
Prayer » After the supper
Prayer » Silent
Prayer » However, see
Prayer » Nehemiah
Prayer » Answered » Abraham, for a son
Prayer » And
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Repent, therefore, of this your wickedness, and entreat the Lord, if, perhaps, the thought of your heart may be forgiven you;
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.
Worship » Nature of worship » Prayer
Topics on Prayer
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Is anyone among you afflicted? let him pray. Is anyone 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 was spending the whole night in prayer to God.
Answered Prayer
Luke 1:13But the angel said to him, "Fear not, Zacharias; because your supplication was heard; and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Attitudes, in prayer
Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
Diligent Prayer
Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
God Answered Prayer
Acts 10:31and says, 'Cornelius, your prayer was heard, and your alms were remembered before God.
God Answering Prayers
Matthew 21:22And all things whatsoever ye ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
God Answers Prayer
Matthew 7:7"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you;
God Hears My Prayer
1 John 3:22and whatsoever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments, and do the things that are pleasing before Him.
Heartfelt Prayer To God
Romans 10:1Brethren, the desire, indeed, of my heart, and my supplication to God in their behalf, is that they may be saved.
Intercessory Prayer
2 Corinthians 1:11ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the mercy bestowed upon us by means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
Prayer During Persecution
Acts 12:5Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf.
Prayer For Jerusalem
Romans 9:3-4(for I was wishing myself to be a curse from Christ) for my brethren, my kinsmen according to flesh;
Prayer Language
Romans 8:26And, in like manner, the Spirit also helpeth our weakness; for we know not what to pray for as we ought; but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Prayer Meetings
Matthew 18:19"Again, I say to you, that, if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter which ye ask, it shall be done for them by My Father Who is in Heaven;
Prayer, Advice For Effective
James 4:3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it on your pleasures.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after 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 that 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 6:9-13Thus, 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 for 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 for 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, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" that is, "My God! My God! Why didst Thou forsake Me?"
Prayer, For Others
Philippians 2:3-4doing nothing through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind, each esteeming others better than himself;
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you;
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14These all were continuing with one accord in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Prayer, Offered With
Ephesians 6:18with all prayer and supplication praying at every opportunity in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
Prayer, Persistence In
Luke 18:1-8And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Rivers As Places Of Prayer
Acts 16:13And, on the sabbath day, we went forth without the gate by a river, where we were supposing there was a place of prayer; and, sitting down, we were speaking to the women who had assembled together.
Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
The Holy Spirit, And Prayer
Romans 8:15For ye did not receive a spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, "Abba, Father."
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9Thus, 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 spend it on your pleasures.
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 also taught his disciples."
Why Prayer Is Unanswered
James 4:3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it on your pleasures.
