Bible Verses About Prayer

Scriptures about prayer, how to pray, and God's response to prayer.

King James Version
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
17Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:6
16Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:16
12Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Jeremiah 29:12
18The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Psalms 145:18
7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:7
14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
1 John 5:14
26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:26
24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Mark 11:24
1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Luke 18:1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about prayer?

The Bible encourages believers to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), to bring all concerns to God with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6), and assures that God hears the prayers of the righteous.

How should Christians pray according to Scripture?

Jesus taught his disciples to pray privately (Matthew 6:6), with faith (Mark 11:24), and according to God's will (1 John 5:14). He also taught them the Lord's Prayer as a model.

Does God always answer prayer?

The Bible teaches that God always hears prayer (1 John 5:14) but may answer differently than expected. He may say yes, no, or wait. Jesus Himself prayed 'not my will, but thine, be done' (Luke 22:42). Romans 8:26 says the Spirit helps us pray when we don't know what to ask for.