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Bible Verses About Prayer

Prayer is the open line between a child and the Father — praise, confession, asking, listening. These Bible verses about prayer teach how, when, and why to pray without ceasing.

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Philippians 4:6-7

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“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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“Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Matthew 6:6

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“But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

Jeremiah 33:3

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“Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Matthew 7:7-8

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“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”

James 5:16

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“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.”

1 John 5:14-15

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“And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.”

Psalms 145:18

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“The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.”

Romans 8:26

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“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.”

Mark 11:24

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“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

Colossians 4:2

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“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,”

2 Chronicles 7:14

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Prayer?

Prayer is the open line between a child and the Father — praise, confession, asking, listening. These Bible verses about prayer teach how, when, and why to pray without ceasing.

What is a good Bible verse about Prayer?

Philippians 4:6-7: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Where should I start reading about Prayer in the Bible?

Start with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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