'Pray' in the Bible

But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

"And whenever you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they will be seen by people. I tell all of you with certainty, they have their full reward!

But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees from the hidden place will reward you.

Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

After dismissing the crowds, he went up on a hillside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.

Then some little children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

Pray that it may not be in winter or on a Sabbath when you flee,

Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane. He told the disciples, "Sit down here while I go over there and pray."

All of you must stay awake and pray that you won't be tempted. The spirit is indeed willing, but the body is weak."

After saying goodbye to them, he went up on a hillside to pray.

"Whenever you stand up to pray, forgive whatever you have against anyone, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins.

Pray that it may not be in winter,

Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, "Sit down here while I pray."

All of you must stay awake and pray that you won't be tempted. The spirit is indeed willing, but the body is weak."

Then they told him, "John's disciples frequently fast and pray, and so do those of the Pharisees. But your disciples keep right on eating and drinking."

Now it was in those days that Jesus went to a mountain to pray, and he spent the whole night in prayer to God.

Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who insult you.

Now about eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John, and James with him and went up on a mountain to pray.

Once Jesus was praying in a certain place. After he had finished, one of his disciples told him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."

So he told them, "Whenever you pray you are to say, "Father, may your name be kept holy. May your kingdom come.

Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up.

"Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.

Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and began to pray,

So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart's intent may be forgiven you.

Simon answered, "Both of you pray to the Lord for me that none of the things you have said will happen to me."

Around noon the next day, while they were on their way and coming close to the town, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, since we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words,

Decide for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

Therefore, the person who speaks in a foreign language should pray for the ability to interpret it.

For if I pray in a foreign language, my spirit prays but my mind is not productive.

What does this mean? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing psalms with my spirit, but I will also sing psalms with my mind.

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the most glorious Father, would give you a wise spirit, along with revelation that comes through knowing the Messiah fully.

I pray that he would give you, according to his glorious riches, strength in your inner being and power through his Spirit,

Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints.

Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,

Because they are united in love, I pray that their hearts may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of the full knowledge of the Messiah, who is the mystery of God.

Devote yourselves to prayer. Be alert and thankful when you pray.

At the same time also pray for us that God would open before us a door for the word so that we may tell the secret about the Messiah, for which I have been imprisoned.

We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may equip you with whatever is lacking in your faith.

Brothers, pray for us.

With this in mind, we always pray for you, asking that our God might make you worthy of his calling and that through his power he might help you accomplish every good desire and faithful action.

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.

Also pray that we may be rescued from worthless and evil people, since not everyone holds to the faith.

Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every blessing that is ours in the Messiah.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray.

If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray that God would give him life. This applies to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not telling you to pray about that.

Dear friend, I pray that you are doing well in every way and that you are healthy, just as your soul is healthy.

But you, dear friends, must continue to build your most holy faith for your own benefit. Furthermore, continue to pray in the Holy Spirit.