49 Bible Verses about Prayer
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Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites; 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.
Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
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And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
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And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Duty » Daily » Prayer
Evening » A season for » Prayer
And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, and said: This is a desert place, and the hour is now past; send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Prayer
Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Fasting » Accompanied by » Prayer
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each of them, harps, and golden cups full of incense, which is the prayers of the saints.
Ingratitude » Should be met with » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
In that day you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father in your behalf;
giving thanks to our God and Father always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Through him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name.
Judgments » May be averted by » Prayer
Judgments » Should lead to » Prayer
Spiritual life » Is maintained by » Prayer
Lord's » Days » Prayer
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. Give us this day the bread for our support. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One.
And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Prayer
in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be per severing;
praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:
Prayer » Praying continually
I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.
Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Pray for us: for we trust that we have a good conscience, willing to live honor ably in all things.
and for me, that speech may be given me, in opening my mouth with boldness, that I may make known the mystery of the gospel,
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified even as among you;
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Access in
I am the door: if any one enters through me, he shall be saved; and he shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Jesus said to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.
through whom we have had access, by faith, into this grace in which we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you.
Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.
And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For the church
I pray, not for these only, but for those also who shall believe on me through their word;
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that, without ceasing, I make mention of you,
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
always in every supplication of mine for you all, making my supplication with joy
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you, that you may go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit may remain; that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he may give you.
And this she continued to do for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.
and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
In that day you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father in your behalf;
Prayer » Select readings
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; read more.
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine, who is on a journey, has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not; the door is already closed, and my children and myself are in bed; I can not rise and give you. I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs. And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened. If a son ask bread of any one of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he, instead of a fish, give him a serpent? Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? If, then, you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Prayer » Morning » Neglect of
You desire, and you have not; you kill, and are earnestly desirous of having, and yet you can not obtain; you fight and war, and yet you have not, because you ask not.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Special pleas offered in
Prayer » For miscellaneous topics relating to the devotional life, » Answer delayed
Be patient, therefore, brethren, till the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer looks for the precious fruit of the earth, and waits patiently for it, till he receives the early and the latter rain.
When, therefore, he heard that he was sick, he still remained two days in the place where he was.
Prayer » Praying for others
But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies; do good to them that hate you; bless them that curse you; pray for them that abuse you.
praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:
You have heard that it was said: You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Is any one among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil, in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick; and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be restored to health: the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
If any one see his brother sinning a sin not to death, he shall ask, and he will give him life for those who sin not to death. There is a sin to death: I do not say concerning this, that he should ask.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » True prayer heard
Prayer » Heard » True prayer heard
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.
For this reason, we also, from the day in which we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to request that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
With regard to this, I three times entreated the Lord that it might leave me;
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
Prayer » United » Social and family
All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about any thing for which they will ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
And all the multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense.
And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice with one consent to God, and said: Lord, thou art God, who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things that are in them; who, by the mouth of David thy servant, didst say,
And being aware of his condition, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where many had met together, and were praying.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about any thing for which they will ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
And all the multitude of the people were praying without, at the time of incense.
And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice with one consent to God, and said: Lord, thou art God, who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things that are in them; who, by the mouth of David thy servant, didst say,
And being aware of his condition, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where many had met together, and were praying.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Jehoshaphat
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord hears
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
Prayer » The lord hearing prayers
Prayer » Plead in the » Promises of God
Prayer » Answer to, delayed
and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them?
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Bowing in
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Unwise prayers, examples of
He said to her: What do you wish? She said to him: Command that these two sons of mine may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Bowing
Prayer » Postures in » Kneeling
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be answered
Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be heard
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Disobedience
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Public, of Christ
At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,
Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Then they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted -up his eyes and said: Father, I thank thee, that thou hast heard me.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you close the kingdom of heaven in the face of men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you suffer those who are entering, to go in.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Elijah
Prayer » Postures in » Lifting up the hands
I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.
Prayer » Morning » Of jacob
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For food
Prayer » How to pray
But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have any thing against any one, that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your offenses.
Prayer » For temporal blessings
Prayer » Commanded
Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Prayer » Social
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about any thing for which they will ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
And when these days were completed, we went forth, and continued our journey, they all, with their wives and children, conducting us out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, in which dwelt Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphasus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Other instances of
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
Prayer » Jesus
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
And it came to pass, as he was praying in a retired place, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying: "Who do the multitudes say that I am?
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
And as he prayed, the appearance of his face was changed, and his raiment became white and glittering.
And very early in the morning, while it was yet dark, he arose and went out, and departed to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » The promises of God encourage to
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs.
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary, saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man. And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, and said: Avenge me on my opponent at law. read more.
And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them?
Prayer » Should be offered up » With humility
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
And now, why do you delay? Arise, and be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Prayer » Acceptable through Christ
You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and appointed you, that you may go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit may remain; that whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he may give you.
and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
And in that day you shall ask nothing of me; verily, verily I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give you. Till this time you have asked for nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have any thing against any one, that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your offenses.
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have any thing against any one, that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your offenses.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » hezekiah
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
She replied: Yes, Lord; and yet thou canst help me; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters.
I say to you, Although he will not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet, on account of his importunity, he will arise and give him as many as he needs.
yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With confidence in God
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each of them, harps, and golden cups full of incense, which is the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
What, then, is it? I will pray with the spirit which is given to me, and I will pray with my understanding also. I will sing with the spirit that is given to me, and I will sing with my understanding also.
You worship you know not what; we know what we worship; for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeks such to worship him. God is spirit; and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the heart
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant
And when he entered Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying: Lord, my servant lies in my house, palsied, fearfully afflicted. And Jesus said to him: I will go and cure him. read more.
And the centurion answering, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but say in a word only, and my servant shall be restored to health. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me; and I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to an other, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. And when Jesus heard it, he was filled with admiration, and said to those who followed him: Verily I say to you, not even in Israel have I found so great faith. I also say to you, That many shall come from the east and the west, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness that is without. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion: Go, and as you have believed, so be it to you. And his servant was restored to health in that hour.
But when he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, and besought him to come and save his servant. And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying: He is worthy for whom thou shouldst do this; for he loves our nation, and of his own accord has built us a synagogue. read more.
And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, and said to him: Lord, give thyself no trouble; for I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof. For which reason, neither did I count myself worthy to go to thee; but command in a word, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man placed under authority, and have soldiers under me; and I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. And when Jesus heard these things, he was filled with admiration for him; and, turning to the multitude that followed, he said: I say to you, Not even in Israel have I found so great faith. And they that had been sent, returned to the house, and found the servant that had been sick restored to health.
Jesus said to him: Go, your child lives. And the man believed the word that Jesus spoke, and departed. And as he was going down, his servants met him, and said: Your son lives.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
Elijah was a man with passions like our own; and he earnestly prayed that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
Prayer » Answered » The leper, for healing
And behold, a leper came and did him homage, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying: I will; be clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
And there came to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying to him: If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him: I will; be clean. And when he had spoken, the leprosy immediately departed from him, and he was cleansed. read more.
And he strictly charged him, and forthwith sent him away,
And it came to pass, that he was in one of their cities; and behold, a man full of leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and besought him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And stretching out his hand, he touched him, and said: I will; be clean. And immediately his leprosy departed from him.
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when evening came, he was there alone.
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
And it came to pass, about eight days after these words, that he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
Again, a second time, he went away, and prayed, saying: My Father, if this cup cannot pass from me, unless I drink it, thy will be done.
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.
Then he came to his disciples, and said to them: Bleep what time is left, and take your rest; behold, the hour draws near, and the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Arise, let us go; behold, he that delivers me up is at hand. And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. read more.
He that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss is he; hold him fast. And immediately he came to Jesus, and said: Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him. Jesus said to him: Friend, for what purpose have you come? Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him fast. And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his ear. Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword. Do you think that I can not now call upon my Father, and he would cause more than twelve legions of angels to stand by me? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? At the same time Jesus said to the multitudes: Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs, to take me? I sat daily with you in the temple and taught, and you did not take me. All this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him and fled. And those who took Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the chief priest, where the scribes and elders had come together. But Peter followed him, at a distance, to the palace of the chief priest, and went in and sat with the attendants, to see the end. And the chief priests and the elders, and the whole Sanhedrin, sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death, and found none. Though many false witnesses came, yet they found none. At last two false witnesses came, and said: This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. And the chief priest arose, and said to him: Do you make no answer? What do these testify against you? But Jesus remained silent. And the chief priest answered and said to him: I adjure you, by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God? Jesus said to him: You have said. Moreover, I say to you, Hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the Almighty, and coming upon the clouds of heaven. Then the chief priest rent his clothes, and said: He has spoken impiously; what further need have we of witnesses? See now, you have heard his impious words: What think you? They answered and said: He is a subject for death. Then did they spit in his face, and strike him with their fists; some struck him with the open hand, and said: Give a response to us, Christ: Who is he that struck you? But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say. And when he went out into the entrance, an other maid-servant saw him, and said to those who were there: This man was also with Jesus the Nazarene. And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man. After a little while, those who stood by came and said to Peter: Of a truth you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you. Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word which. Jesus had spoken to him: Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For israel
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
And many rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried out yet the more: Son of David, have mercy on me!
And behold, two blind men, sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying: Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David. And the multitude charged them to be silent. But they cried the more, saying: Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David.
And those who went before rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried so much the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Contrition
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, asking for rain
Elijah was a man with passions like our own; and he earnestly prayed that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
Prayer » Daily, in the morning
Prayer » To be offered » Through Christ
Having therefore, brethren, confidence to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
and he said: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; let this cup pass from me: but not what I will, but what thou wiliest.
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
saying: Father, if thou art willing that this cup should pass from me yet, not my will, but thine be done.
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples: Sit here, till I go and pray yonder.
And they came to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples: Sit here, while I pray.
And he arose from prayer, and came to his disciples, and found them asleep for sorrow.
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. Give us this day the bread for our support. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One.
And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » gideon
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the whole heart
Prayer » Accompanied with » Repentance
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From bondage
I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and I have come down to deliver them; and now come, and I will send you into Egypt.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Confession
Prayer » Described as » Drawing near to God
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
Prayer » The holy ghost » As the spirit of adoptions, leads to
For you have not again received the spirit of bondage, that you may fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.
And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Prayer » Answered » Hezekiah and isaiah, for deliverance from sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Solomon
Prayer » Should be offered up » In the holy ghost
praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
Prayer » Accompanied with » Weeping
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Sisera
Prayer » Power of » Dependent upon faith
And all things that you ask for in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
and whatever you ask in my name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Prayer » Morning » Of david
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Three times a day
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Obedience
and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
And all things that you ask for in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.
Prayer » Postures in » Standing
And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have any thing against any one, that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your offenses.
Prayer » Answered » To save hezekiah's life
Prayer » Suitable in affliction
Is any one among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any one cheerful? let him sing praise.
Prayer » Rise early for
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
God is spirit; and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
But the end of all things is at hand; be sober-minded, therefore, and watchful, that you may pray.
Watch, therefore, and pray at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Prayer » Importunity in » The non-jewish, syro-phoenician woman
And behold, a woman of Chanaan came out from those borders, and cried to him, saying: Have mercy on me, Lord, son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she cries after us. But he answered and said: I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. read more.
But she came and did him homage, saying: Lord, help me. He answered and said: It is not good to take the children's bread, and throw it to the little dogs. She replied: Yes, Lord; and yet thou canst help me; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. Then Jesus answered and said to her: woman, great is your faith; be it to you as you desire. And her daughter was restored to health from that hour.
For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet; (the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation,) and she besought him to cast the demon out of her daughter. But Jesus said to her: Let the children be satisfied first; for it is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs. read more.
She answered and said to him: Yes, Lord; and yd you can help me, for the little dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And he said to her: For this saying, go your way: the demon has gone out of your daughter. And she went to her house, and found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying upon the bed.
Prayer » To be offered » To God
Then Jesus said to him: Get behind me, Satan, for it is written: You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
Prayer » Plead in the » Mercy of God
Prayer » Answered » Exceeds expectation
Prayer » God answers
Prayer » God hears
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Iniquity
Prayer » Described as » Making supplication
Prayer » Described as » Crying unto God
Prayer » The disciples prayed for peter; the answer included peter's deliverance
Therefore, Peter was kept in prison; but fervent prayer to God was made for him by the church.
And they said to her: You are mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. Then said hey: It is his angel.
Prayer » Experience of past mercies an incentive to
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The early church
Therefore, Peter was kept in prison; but fervent prayer to God was made for him by the church.
Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be restored to health: the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
And they stoned Stephen while he was calling on the Lord, and saying: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for deliverance (paul)
With regard to this, I three times entreated the Lord that it might leave me; and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Without ceasing
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. Give us this day the bread for our support. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One.
And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us, day by day, the bread sufficient for our support; and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
And the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God, and to the patience of the Christ.
Prayer » Answered » Jacob, for deliverance from esau
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » Ammon
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Hezekiah for the people
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » David for israel
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for solomon
Prayer » Described as » Crying to heaven
Prayer » Answered » Jehoshaphat, for victory over the canaanites
Prayer » Morning » Of hezekiah
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of balaam
Prayer » Long » Of scribes
who eat up the houses of widows, and, as a pretext, make long prayers: these shall receive more abundant condemnation.
who eat up the houses of widows, and, for a pretext, make long prayers. These shall receive the greater condemnation.
Prayer » In distress
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour? But for this purpose came I to this hour.
In the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard with respect to that which he feared,
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the heart
Prayer » Importunity in » moses
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prayer » Answered » Solomon, asking for wisdom
Prayer » Held in private houses
And being aware of his condition, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where many had met together, and were praying.
And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, in which dwelt Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphasus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prayer » Thrice daily
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Elijah at carmel
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » moses
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » moses
Prayer » General references to » Ascends as incense before God
And another angel came, and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, that he might offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar that is before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God out of the hand of the angel.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With deliberation
Prayer » Importunity in » The roman centurion
And when he entered Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,
But when he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, and besought him to come and save his servant. And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying: He is worthy for whom thou shouldst do this;
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » How not to pray
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites; 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.
Prayer » Secret
But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » samuel
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » moses
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for intercession (moses)
Prayer » Should be offered up » In everything
Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Prayer » The holy ghost » Promised as a spirit of
Prayer » Answered » David, in adversity
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Whole-heartedness
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » samuel
Prayer » General references to » Prayers of the saints precious
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures, and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having, each of them, harps, and golden cups full of incense, which is the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
In like manner, also, the Spirit helps our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us, with groanings unutterable. And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, that he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Stubbornness
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Prayer » Described as » Bowing the knees
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Prayer » Plead in the » Covenant of God
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Prayer » Whose prayer the lord does not hear
Prayer » The spirit helps you pray
In like manner, also, the Spirit helps our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us, with groanings unutterable. And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, that he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Prayer » Profuse, to be avoided
But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Model for
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. Give us this day the bread for our support. read more.
And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » In the garden of gethsemane
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and kneeled down, and prayed, saying: Father, if thou art willing that this cup should pass from me yet, not my will, but thine be done.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Hannah
Prayer » Night » All Night Prayers » jacob
Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Hezekiah, when sick
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » For miriam
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for help (jacob)
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Cry for wisdom
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Abraham
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » jacob
Prayer » Should be offered up » In full assurance of faith
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
Prayer » Should be offered up » With a true heart
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water;
Prayer » Should be offered up » With holiness
I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.
Prayer » Should be offered up » Night and day
But she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Indifference
Prayer » Should be offered up » Everywhere
I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac
and said: Lord, have mercy on my son; for ho is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for he often falls into the fire, and often into the water.
Prayer » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Prayer » Accompanied with » Self-abasement
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the soul
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Power of » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bonds were loosed.
Prayer » Power of » Increased by self-denial
Prayer » Morning » Of samuel's parents
Prayer » God the father knowing what you need before you ask
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites; 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. But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they will be heard for their many words. read more.
Be not, there fore, like them; for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him.
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
Prayer » The prayer of the upright
Prayer » Pouring out your heart before God
Prayer » Of the upright, a delight to God
Prayer » gideon
Prayer » Peter
But Peter put them all out, 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.
And on the morrow, as they were going on their journey, and were drawing near to the city, Peter went up on the house top to pray, about the sixth hour.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Solitary communion
But his fame went abroad the more; and many multitudes came together to hear, and to be cured by him of their infirmities. And he withdrew to the deserts and prayed.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Evening prayer
And when he had sent them away, he went into the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone upon the land.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Salvation through
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sinners
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » A man of God for jeroboam
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Samuel for israel
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Moses for israel
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for cleansing (david)
Prayer » General references to » First mentioned
Prayer » Should be offered up » In a forgiving spirit
Prayer » Should be offered up » With boldness
Let us come, therefore, with boldness, to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in every time of need.
Prayer » Described as » Beseeching the lord
Prayer » Importunity in » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether keilah would be delivered into his hands
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, calling for fire to come down upon his sacrifice
Prayer » Answered » Manasseh, for deliverance from the king of babylon
Prayer » Answered » Abijah, for victory over jeroboam
Prayer » Answered » Asa, for victory over zerah
Prayer » Morning » Morning devotions
Prayer » Those that pray to a God that cannot save
Prayer » Praying for the peace of jerusalem
Prayer » The israelites lusted for the fleshpots of egypt; the answer gave them, flesh, but also leanness of soul
Prayer » For mercy and grace to help in time of need
Let us come, therefore, with boldness, to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in every time of need.
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asks, receives; and he that seeks, finds; and to him that knocks, it shall be opened.
Prayer » Prayer test proposed by elijah
Prayer » For spiritual blessings
But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you in addition.
Prayer » Continue instant in
in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be per severing;
Prayer » Held in the temple
And with one consent, they continued daily in the temple; and, breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
Now Peter and John were going up. together into the temple at the hour of prayer, which was the ninth hour.
Prayer » To idols
Prayer » Manasseh
Prayer » Jeremiah
Prayer » David
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Our acceptance depends upon
Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died: rather, indeed, that has risen, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Christ's command
But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Daniel
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Blood-guiltiness
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Instability
But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Secret sin
Prayer » Accompanied with » Praise
Prayer » Importunity in » Instances of importunity in » jacob
Prayer » The holy ghost » Helps our infirmities in
In like manner, also, the Spirit helps our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us, with groanings unutterable.
Prayer » Plead in the » Righteousness of God
Prayer » Plead in the » Faithfulness of God
Prayer » Postures in » Spreading forth the hands
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon
Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether he should go to war against the philistines
Prayer » Answered » Ezekiel, to have the baking of his bread of affliction changed
Prayer » Answered » Rebecca, concerning her pains in pregnancy
Prayer » Answered » The jews, returning from the captivity
Prayer » Answered » Moses, on behalf of miriam's leprosy
Prayer » Answered » Elisha, leading the syrian army
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer » Answered » Moses, for help at the red sea
Prayer » Answered » Samson, asking for strength
Prayer » Answered » Complaints » israelites » Meat
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » For God's favor under the reproofs of azariah
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From pharaoh's army
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For sodom
Prayer » By moses, supplicating for assistance in delivering israel
Prayer » Exemplified by abraham in his inquiry concerning sodom
Prayer » Vain repetitions in, forbidden
But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Shortness of time a motive to
But the end of all things is at hand; be sober-minded, therefore, and watchful, that you may pray.
Prayer » Quickening grace necessary to
Prayer » Ostentation in, forbidden
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites; 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.
Prayer » Avoid hindrances in
Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, bestowing honor on the wife as the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, in order that your prayers may not be hindered.
Prayer » In behalf of peter
And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded you apostles for himself, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Prayer » Job
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be restored to health: the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » Of the righteous » Advantages
Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be restored to health: the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » The prayer of a righteous man
Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be restored to health: the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, that he may dwell with you forever;
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For weak believers
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Faith
For this reason I say to you: All things that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive them, and they shall be yours.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius replied: Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and, at the ninth hour, I was praying in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry for salvation (philippian jailer)
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Elijah
Elijah was a man with passions like our own; and he earnestly prayed that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Jesus
And he was in agony, and prayed more earnestly. And his sweat was like great drops of blood falling to the ground.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With submission to God
saying: Father, if thou art willing that this cup should pass from me yet, not my will, but thine be done.
Prayer » Should be offered up » With unfeigned lips
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the soul
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the heart
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the soul
Prayer » Postures in » Bowing down
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, for the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream
Prayer » Answered » Moses, in the battle with the amalekites
Prayer » Answered » Gideon, asking for the token of dew
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, interceding for the people
Prayer » Answered » Paul, to be restored to health
But we have in ourselves the sentence of death, that we may not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead; who delivered us from so great a death, and does still deliver us: in whom we have confidence, that he will continue to deliver us, if you also unite in prayer for our aid, that the favor bestowed on us, through the intercession of many persons, may cause thanks to be given by many for us.
Prayer » Answered » The disciples, for peter
Therefore, Peter was kept in prison; but fervent prayer to God was made for him by the church. When Herod was about to bring him out, on that night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains; and the keepers before the doors were guarding the prison. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison. And he gently struck Peter on the side, and awoke him, saying: Arise quickly; and his chains fell from his hands. read more.
And the angel said to him: Gird your self, and bind on your sandals; and he did so. And he said to him: Throw your mantle around you, and follow me. And he went out, and followed him; and he knew not that what was done by the angel was real, but thought that he saw a vision. And when they had passed through the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord. And they went out, and passed on through one street; and the angel immediately departed from him. And when Peter came to himself, he said: Now I know, in truth, that the Lord has sent his angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod, and from all that was expected by the Jewish people. And being aware of his condition, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where many had met together, and were praying. And when he knocked at the door of the entrance, a maidservant, named Rhoda, came to listen. And recognizing Peter's voice, she did not open the entrance for joy, but ran in and told that Peter was standing before the entrance. And they said to her: You are mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. Then said hey: It is his angel. But Peter continued to knock; and when they had opened the door, they saw him, and were astonished. But, having made a sign to them with his hand, that they should keep silence, he made known to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison, and he said: Tell this to James, and to the brethren. And he went out, and departed to another place.
Prayer » Answered » Different from request
Prayer » Answered » Hagar, for deliverance
Prayer » Answered » Instances of answered » Cain
Prayer » Power of » Manifest in the life of elijah
And he prayed again; and the heavens gave rain, and the earth brought forth its fruit.
Prayer » Penitential » Of david
Prayer » Rebuked » When moses prayed to see canaan, the promised land
Prayer » The prayer of faith
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick; and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Prayer » Paul asked that the "thorn in the flesh" be removed; the answer was a promise of grace to endure it
With regard to this, I three times entreated the Lord that it might leave me; and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.
Prayer » Gideon asks for a sign of dew on a fleece
Prayer » Of the apostles
and praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, make known which of these two thou hast chosen, that he may be appointed to this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
Prayer » jacob
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Only the disciples near
And it came to pass, as he was praying in a retired place, that his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying: "Who do the multitudes say that I am?
Prayer » Private, of Christ » All-night prayer
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Special for the church
I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for them whom thou hast given me; for they are thine.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachariah; for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
And on the morrow, as they were going on their journey, and were drawing near to the city, Peter went up on the house top to pray, about the sixth hour.
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The nobleman from capernaum
Prayer » Should be offered up » With preparation of heart
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Self-indulgence
You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your passions.
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Morning devotions
And very early in the morning, while it was yet dark, he arose and went out, and departed to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother
(the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation,) and she besought him to cast the demon out of her daughter.
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Prayer » Answered » Priests and levites, when blessing the people
Prayer » Answered » Elijah, raising the widow's son
Prayer » Answered » Manoah, asking about samson
Prayer » Answered » Moses, at mount horeb
Prayer » Answered » The people of judah
Prayer » Power of » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From the king of mesopotamia
Prayer » Morning » Of jesus
And very early in the morning, while it was yet dark, he arose and went out, and departed to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Family » By abraham
Prayer » Praying in the holy spirit
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
Prayer » For the comforter (the holy spirit) to come
and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, that he may dwell with you forever;
Prayer » In a loud voice, satirized by elijah
Prayer » Seek divine teaching for
And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Prayer » Evils averted by
Prayer » Faint not in
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the street that is called Straight, and in quire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus: for behold, he is praying;
Prayer » Unbelief in
Prayer » Isaiah
Prayer » Daniel
Prayer » -ezra
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Prayer » Answered » The reubenites, for deliverance from the hagarites
Prayer » Answered » Jehoahaz, for victory over hazael
Prayer » Answered » Moses, at the waters of marah
Prayer » Answered » Jabez, asking for prosperity
Prayer » Answered » David, asking about ziklag
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, in a vision
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For ishmael
Prayer » Answered » Abraham entreating » For abimelech
Prayer » Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer » By abraham's servant
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Let us come, therefore, with boldness, to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in every time of need.
Prayer » Exemplified by » Lot
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
Prayer » Rebuked » Of moses, at the red sea
Prayer » Rebuked » Of joshua
Prayer » Long » Of pharisees
Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you close the kingdom of heaven in the face of men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you suffer those who are entering, to go in.
Prayer » Weeping in
Prayer » Without ceasing
Prayer » Cornelius
And Cornelius replied: Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and, at the ninth hour, I was praying in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Prayer » hezekiah
Prayer » Eliezer
Prayer » Hannah
Prayer » Parental prayers » Job, for his children
Prayer » Described as » Seeking unto God
Prayer » Answered » David, asking whether he should go into judah after saul's death
Prayer » Answered » Peter, asking that tabitha (dorcas) be restored to life
But Peter put them all out, 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.
Prayer » Answered » Moses, aaron, and samuel
Prayer » Answered » Zacharias, for a son
But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachariah; for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From babylonian bondage
Prayer » Morning » Of job
Prayer » Answer to, withheld » Of the israelites, when attacked by the amorites
Prayer » Before daylight
And very early in the morning, while it was yet dark, he arose and went out, and departed to a desert place, and there prayed.
Prayer » Twice daily
Prayer » All night
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Prayer » in the wilderness
Prayer » By cornelius
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who did many acts of charity to the people, and prayed to God always.
Prayer » By jacob
Prayer » Habakkuk
Prayer » Jonah
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the street that is called Straight, and in quire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus: for behold, he is praying;
Prayer » Anna
and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, and she departed not from the temple, but served, day and night, with fastings and prayers.
Prayer » Martha and mary asked jesus to come and heal their brother lazarus; jesus delayed, but raised lazarus from the dead
Prayer » Vain repetitions of, to be avoided
But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Prayer » Private, encouraged
But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Prayer » After the supper
Prayer » Silent
Prayer » However, see
Prayer » Nehemiah
Prayer » Answered » Abraham, for a son
Prayer » And
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Repent, there fore, of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the purpose of your heart may be forgiven you.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites; 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.
Worship » Nature of worship » Prayer
Topics on Prayer
Afflictions, Prayer During
James 5:13Is any one among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any one cheerful? let him sing praise.
All Night Prayers
Luke 6:12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.
Answered Prayer
Luke 1:13But the angel said to him: Fear not, Zachariah; for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Attitudes, in prayer
Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, and be watchful in the same with thanksgiving;
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
God Answered Prayer
Acts 10:31and said: Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your deeds of charity are remembered before God.
God Answering Prayers
Matthew 21:22And all things that you ask for in prayer, believing, you shall receive.
God Answers Prayer
Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
God Hears My Prayer
1 John 3:22and whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
Heartfelt Prayer To God
Romans 10:1Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved.
Intercessory Prayer
2 Corinthians 1:11if you also unite in prayer for our aid, that the favor bestowed on us, through the intercession of many persons, may cause thanks to be given by many for us.
Prayer During Persecution
Acts 12:5Therefore, Peter was kept in prison; but fervent prayer to God was made for him by the church.
Prayer For Jerusalem
Romans 9:3-4for I could wish my self to be accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh;
Prayer Language
Romans 8:26In like manner, also, the Spirit helps our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us, with groanings unutterable.
Prayer Meetings
Matthew 18:19Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about any thing for which they will ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Prayer, Advice For Effective
James 4:3You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your passions.
Prayer, And Faith
Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.
Prayer, And Worship
Hebrews 12:28-29Wherefore, as we receive a kingdom that can not be shaken, let us have gratitude, by which we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear:
Prayer, Answers To
James 5:17-18Elijah was a man with passions like our own; and he earnestly prayed that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.
Prayer, As A Relationship With God
Matthew 6:9-13In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Prayer, As A Response To God
Matthew 18:20For where there are two or three that have come together for my sake, there I am in the midst of them.
Prayer, As Asking God
Philippians 4:6Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Prayer, As Praise And Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:6Be anxious about nothing, but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Prayer, Described As
Ephesians 3:14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Prayer, Doubts About
Matthew 27:46But about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamah sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Prayer, For Others
Philippians 2:3-4doing nothing in strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Prayer, God's Promises Concerning
Matthew 7:7-11Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Prayer, In The Church
Acts 1:14All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Prayer, Offered With
Ephesians 6:18praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:
Prayer, Persistence In
Luke 18:1-8And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,
Rivers As Places Of Prayer
Acts 16:13and on the sabbath-day we went out of the city to the side of a river, where, as usual, was the house of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together.
Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
The Holy Spirit, And Prayer
Romans 8:15For you have not again received the spirit of bondage, that you may fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Unanswered Prayer
James 4:3You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your passions.
Unwise Prayers
Luke 11:1-13And it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, that, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Why Prayer Is Unanswered
James 4:3You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your passions.
