25+ Bible Verses About Prayer

1 - 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."

Explanation: Prayer allows us to bring our worries to God, and in return, He offers us peace that protects our hearts and minds.

2 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

Explanation: Prayer is a continuous practice of joy and gratitude, aligning us with God’s will.

3 - 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."

Explanation: Jesus teaches that prayer is personal and private, and God sees and rewards the sincerity of our hearts.

4 - Jeremiah 29:12
"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."

Explanation: God promises to listen when we come to Him in prayer, inviting us into a relationship with Him.

5 - 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."

Explanation: Prayer has the power to heal, and the prayers of those who follow God hold great influence.

6 - Mark 11:24
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."

Explanation: Faith is essential in prayer; believing in God’s response enables us to receive what we ask for.

7 - 1 John 5:14-15
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."

Explanation: Praying in alignment with God’s will brings confidence that He hears and answers us.

8 - Matthew 7:7
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

Explanation: Jesus encourages us to actively pursue God through prayer, assuring us that He will respond.

9 - Romans 12:12
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

Explanation: Prayer is part of a faithful life, helping us endure difficulties with joy and patience.

10 - Psalm 145:18
"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth."

Explanation: God draws close to those who sincerely seek Him in prayer, offering His presence and support.

11 - Colossians 4:2
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

Explanation: Devotion to prayer involves vigilance and gratitude, keeping us connected to God.

12 - Luke 11:9-10
"So I say to you: 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; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

Explanation: Jesus emphasizes persistence in prayer, promising that our sincere efforts will be rewarded.

13 - Psalm 50:15
"And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

Explanation: God invites us to turn to Him in times of trouble, promising to help and bring deliverance.

14 - Ephesians 6:18
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."

Explanation: We are called to pray continually, being mindful of others’ needs and guided by the Holy Spirit.

15 - Matthew 6:9-13
"This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"

Explanation: Jesus provides a model prayer, focusing on honoring God, seeking His will, and asking for provision and protection.

16 - Hebrews 4:16
"Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Explanation: We can approach God with confidence in prayer, trusting that He is merciful and ready to help.

17 - 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Explanation: Prayer allows us to give our worries to God, trusting in His love and care for us.

18 - John 15:7
"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."

Explanation: Abiding in God and aligning with His Word makes our prayers powerful and effective.

19 - Jeremiah 33:3
"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

Explanation: God promises to reveal wisdom and insights to those who call on Him in prayer.

20 - 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."

Explanation: God hears our cries in times of distress, responding to our needs with compassion and help.

21 - James 1:5
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

Explanation: God generously provides wisdom to those who seek it, encouraging us to ask for His guidance.

22 - 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."

Explanation: When we struggle to pray, the Holy Spirit helps and intercedes for us.

23 - Mark 1:35
"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."

Explanation: Jesus’ example shows the importance of setting aside quiet time for personal prayer.

24 - Luke 18:1
"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."

Explanation: Jesus encourages persistence in prayer, teaching us not to lose heart.

25 - 1 Chronicles 16:11
"Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always."

Explanation: Prayer involves continuously seeking God’s presence and strength in every circumstance.

26 - Proverbs 15:29
"The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous."

Explanation: God is attentive to the prayers of those who live righteously, drawing near to their needs.

27 - John 14:13-14
"And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."

Explanation: Praying in Jesus’ name aligns us with His will and glorifies God through answered prayers.

28 - Isaiah 65:24
"Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear."

Explanation: God’s attentiveness means He often answers even before we ask, knowing our needs intimately.

29 - Matthew 21:22
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Explanation: Faith is vital in prayer, as believing in God’s power to answer brings His blessings.

30 - Psalm 66:19-20
"But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!"

Explanation: God hears and responds to our prayers, showing His love and attentiveness to our needs.