60 Bible Verses about Praying

Brethren, pray for us.

But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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

Pray without ceasing.

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

For this child I prayed; and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him:

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

Watch and pray, that you 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 tax collector.

But you, when you pray, enter into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret shall reward you openly.

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 you for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

Therefore I say unto you, whatever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you will receive them, and you shall have them.

And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any: that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

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

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

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

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

Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD 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 the LORD filled the house.

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

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

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

You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it upon your lusts.

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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

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

I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

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

Likewise the Spirit also helps our weakness: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought but the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

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

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

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

And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

And the prayer of faith shall deliver the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

And as he prayed, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his clothing was white and glistening.

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

Watch therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, 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 heavens gave rain, and the earth brought forth its fruit.

And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a riverside, where prayer was accustomed to be made; and we sat down, and spoke unto the women who met there.

And said unto them, Why sleep you? rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.

Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also who shall believe on me through their word;

Then hear you in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.