A collection of 40 powerful and inspiring bible verses about prayer and the power behind praying. There is power in praying and when you pray to God the father in spirit, He will surely answer all your prayer request.
If you have some burning questions on why we should pray, or how do I actually pray. Or you might be pondering in your heart what should I ask for while praying. Spend time and read through this list of verses on praying and you will find your answer.
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Table of Contents
Bible Verses About Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
1 John 5:14
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
Psalm 145:18
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth
Matthew 6:7
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach Gods throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need
Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you
Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them
Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears
1 John 5:15
And if we know that he hears us whatever we ask we know that we have what we asked of him
James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective
James 1:6
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind
John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit; fruit that will last and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you
Praying without Ceasing
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray
Psalm 66:17
I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue
Luke 6:27-28
But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you
John 14:13
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son
Acts 1:14
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers
James 4:2
You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God
Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
3 John 1:2
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
Psalm 118:5
When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.
Philippians 1:19
For I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Ezra 8:23
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Mark 11:25
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
Job 42:10
After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Acts 2:21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Acts 4:31
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
