Bible verses about prayer
What does the Bible say about prayer?
Jesus taught His followers to pray simply, honestly and continually, trusting that God hears every word.
Matthew 6:6
“But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray without ceasing.”
Matthew 7:7
““Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.”
Philippians 4:6
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
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Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.