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Prayer

New King James Version (NKJV)

Scripture Reference · NKJV

Prayer

20 verses17 books10 themes

Prayer

A dialogue with God, expressing our hearts to Him and aligning our will with His.

Prayer is a foundational pillar of the Christian faith, a direct line of communication with our Creator. It is in prayer that we find strength, guidance, and an intimate relationship with God. This study explores the purpose, power, and practice of prayer as revealed throughout the Old and New Testaments.

All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Summary by Book

Old Testament

Psalm

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Psalm 145:18
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The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.

Psalm 5:3
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My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.

Psalm 17:6
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I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.

Proverbs

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Proverbs 15:29
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The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Isaiah

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Isaiah 65:24
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It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Jeremiah

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Jeremiah 29:12
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Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Lamentations

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Lamentations 3:55-56
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I called on Your name, O Lord, from the lowest pit. You have heard my voice: ‘Do not hide Your ear from my sighing, from my cry for help.’

New Testament

Matthew

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Matthew 6:9-13
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In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name…

Matthew 21:22
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And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.

Mark

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Mark 11:24
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Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Luke

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Luke 18:1
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Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.

John

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John 15:7
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If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

Romans

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Romans 8:26
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Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Ephesians

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Ephesians 6:18
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

Philippians

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Philippians 4:6-7
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Colossians

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Colossians 4:2
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Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Hebrews

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Hebrews 4:16
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Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

James

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James 5:16
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The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

1 John

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1 John 5:14-15
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Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Thematic Index

The Lord's Prayer

Faith and Asking

Persistence in Prayer

Humility and Sincerity

Intercession for Others

Prayer in All Circumstances

The Spirit Helps Us Pray

Seeking God's Presence

Prayer and Forgiveness

Watchfulness in Prayer

All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.