60 Bible Verses about Praying
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But when ye 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 every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for this purpose with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
At the same time praying also for us, that God would open to 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 hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily, I say to you, they have their reward.
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret, will reward thee 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 thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time when they cry to me for their trouble.
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing psalms.
Moreover as for me, Far be it from me 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 to you, Whatever things ye desire when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught 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 to 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;
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.
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.
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Ye 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.
Now Peter and John went up together into the temple, at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing by the church to 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 to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he hath committed sins, they will be forgiven him.
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment 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 drunken.
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye 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 on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spoke to the women who resorted thither.
And said to them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Neither pray I for these alone; but for them also who shall believe on me through their word.
Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Topics on Praying
Always Praying
Psalm 116:2Because he hath inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Jesus Praying
Hebrews 5:7Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to him that was able to save him from death, and was heard, in that he feared;
Not Praying
Exodus 14:15And the LORD said to Moses, Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward:
Praying Amiss
James 4:3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Praying Behind Closed Doors
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.
Praying For Others
Jeremiah 11:14Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time when they cry to me for their trouble.
Praying For Sinners
Luke 6:28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you.
Praying Loudly
Matthew 6:5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily, I say to you, they have their reward.
Praying Quietly
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.
Praying Together
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are assembled in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
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