60 Bible Verses about Praying

Brethren, pray for us.

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

pray without ceasing;

with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

And it shall come to pass that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them; for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me because of their trouble.

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise.

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me; for I will not hear thee.

Then Jonah prayed unto Jehovah his God out of the fish's belly.

Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt-offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of Jehovah filled the house.

But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it , do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures.

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,

Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour .

And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah, saying,

Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

And it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, that when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.

And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.

And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling.

Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

And he prayed again; and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

And on the sabbath day we went forth without the gate by a river side, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down, and spake unto the women that were come together.

and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.

And Jehovah said unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.

Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word;

then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.