60 Bible Verses about Praying
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In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:
praying together for us also, that God may open to 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 Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.
"When you pray, you 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 by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Therefore don't pray for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them; for I will not hear them in the time that they cry to me because of their trouble.
Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.
Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.
This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
Therefore don't pray for this people, neither lift up a cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me; for I will not hear you.
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 Yahweh filled the house.
For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.
You ask, and don't receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures.
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."
I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
It happened, that when he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."
and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.
Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
don't cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
On the Sabbath day we went forth outside of the city by a riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down, and spoke to the women who had come together.
and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word,
then hear in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
Topics on Praying
Always Praying
Psalm 116:2Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Jesus Praying
Hebrews 5:7He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,
Not Praying
Exodus 14:15Yahweh said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.
Praying Amiss
James 4:3You ask, and don't receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures.
Praying Behind Closed Doors
Matthew 6:6But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Praying For Others
Jeremiah 11:14Therefore don't pray for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them; for I will not hear them in the time that they cry to me because of their trouble.
Praying Loudly
Matthew 6:5"When you pray, you 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 by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
Praying Quietly
Matthew 6:6But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Praying Together
Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them."
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