60 Bible Verses about Praying

Brothers, pray for us.

"And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

pray without ceasing,

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison--

For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition that I made to him.

"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

"Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.

"Therefore do not pray for this people, or lift up a cry or prayer on their behalf, for I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their trouble.

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

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

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.

And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,

for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

"As for you, do not pray for this people, or lift up a cry or prayer for them, and do not intercede with me, for I will not hear you.

Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish,

As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

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

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."

I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying,

So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.

Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."

And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.

Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman.

But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,

I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.

And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together.

and he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

The LORD said to me: "Do not pray for the welfare of this people.

"I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word,

then hear in heaven their prayer and their plea, and maintain their cause.