Topic

How To Pray

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Matthew 6:6

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

James 5:16

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

Romans 8:26

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

1 Thessalonians 5:17

pray without ceasing;

Matthew 6:9–13

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:6

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

Matthew 6:7

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Mark 11:24

Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Ephesians 6:18

with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

1 John 5:14

And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

1 Timothy 2:8

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

John 15:7

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

James 4:3

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures.

Matthew 6:7–9

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. — read the full passage →

Psalms 145:18

Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.

Mark 1:35

And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.

Colossians 4:2

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 5:7

Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Luke 11:1

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

1 Timothy 2:1–2

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:44

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Luke 6:12

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

Romans 12:12

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

Luke 18:1

And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Jeremiah 33:3

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knowest not.

James 1:5

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Jeremiah 29:12

And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

Matthew 6:9

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Matthew 6:5–8

And when ye pray, ye 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 of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. — read the full passage →

1 John 5:14–15

And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us: — read the full passage →

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

Matthew 26:42

Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Luke 22:32

but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

Luke 11:1–54

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

Matthew 11:25–26

At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: — read the full passage →

Luke 11:9

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Matthew 21:22

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

James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

Proverbs 15:29

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Acts 1:14

These all with one accord continued stedfastly in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

John 14:1–31

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Psalms 4:1

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Matthew 26:39

And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

James 5:13–16

Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

Rejoice always; — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:13

And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Psalms 66:17

I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.

1 John 5:15

and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

Luke 5:16

But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

Psalms 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.

Psalms 66:18

If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear:

Psalms 34:17

The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.

John 14:13

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

John 14:13–14

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. — read the full passage →

Luke 6:27–28

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:1–25

Now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which Jehovah your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it; — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 3:16

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Romans 8:26–27

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered; — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,

John 17:9

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine:

Psalms 141:2

Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

1 John 5:16

If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.

James 4:2

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war; ye have not, because ye ask not.

Deuteronomy 6:6–9

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →

Romans 8:28

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:1–39

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Psalms 18:6

In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Psalms 55:17

Evening, and morning, and at noonday, will I complain, and moan; And he will hear my voice.

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Matthew 7:7

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

James 5:13

Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

Hebrews 4:14

Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Romans 8:34

who is he that condemneth? It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Luke 11:9–13

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:15

The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.

1 Timothy 2:1–4

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Matthew 14:23

And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray: and when even was come, he was there alone.

James 1:7

For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;

Matthew 7:11

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Psalms 118:25

Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.

Acts 9:40

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 1:4

I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

1 John 3:22

and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

Ephesians 3:14

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,

James 4:7

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Psalms 23:1

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Matthew 6:34

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 6:32

For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

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