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Bible Verses About Prayer

Scripture on prayer — how to pray, when to pray, and what to pray for.

32 verses · curated by hand

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More verses about prayer in Scripture

519 passages mentioning “pray” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Joshua 2:12

    “Now therefore, please swear to me by Yahweh, since I have dealt kindly with you, that you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true sign;”

  2. Joshua 7:19

    “Joshua said to Achan, “My son, please give glory to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and make confession to him. Tell me now what you have done! Don’t hide it from me!””

  3. Judges 1:24

    “The watchers saw a man come out of the city, and they said to him, “Please show us the entrance into the city, and we will deal kindly with you.””

  4. Judges 4:19

    “He said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink; for I am thirsty.” She opened a bottle of milk, and gave him a drink, and covered him.”

  5. Judges 6:18

    “Please don’t go away, until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you.” He said, “I will wait until you come back.””

  6. Judges 6:39

    “Gideon said to God, “Don’t let your anger be kindled against me, and I will speak but this once. Please let me make a trial just this once with the fleece. Let it now be dry only on the fleece, and on all the ground let there be dew.””

  7. Judges 8:5

    “He said to the men of Succoth, “Please give loaves of bread to the people who follow me; for they are faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.””

  8. Judges 9:2

    ““Please speak in the ears of all the men of Shechem, ‘Is it better for you that all the sons of Jerubbaal, who are seventy persons, rule over you, or that one rule over you?’ Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.””

  9. Judges 9:38

    “Then Zebul said to him, “Now where is your mouth, that you said, ‘Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?’ Isn’t this the people that you have despised? Please go out now and fight with them.””

  10. Judges 10:15

    “The children of Israel said to Yahweh, “We have sinned! Do you to us whatever seems good to you; only deliver us, please, today.””

  11. Judges 11:17

    “then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let me pass through your land;’ but the king of Edom didn’t listen. In the same way, he sent to the king of Moab; but he would not: and Israel stayed in Kadesh.”

  12. Judges 11:19

    “Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land to my place.’”

  13. Judges 13:4

    “Now therefore please beware and drink no wine nor strong drink, and don’t eat any unclean thing:”

  14. Judges 13:15

    “Manoah said to Yahweh’s angel, “Please stay with us, that we may make a young goat ready for you.””

  15. Judges 15:2

    “Her father said, “I most certainly thought that you utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to your companion. Isn’t her younger sister more beautiful than she? Please take her, instead.””

  16. Judges 16:6

    “Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me where your great strength lies, and what you might be bound to afflict you.””

  17. Judges 16:10

    “Delilah said to Samson, “Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now please tell me with which you might be bound.””

  18. Judges 16:28

    “Samson called to Yahweh, and said, “Lord Yahweh, remember me, please, and strengthen me, please, only this once, God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.””

  19. Judges 18:5

    “They said to him, “Please ask counsel of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.””

  20. Judges 19:6

    “So they sat down, ate, and drank, both of them together. Then the young lady’s father said to the man, “Please be pleased to stay all night, and let your heart be merry.””

Frequently asked

Questions about prayer in the Bible

What does the Bible say about prayer?
Philippians 4:6 invites believers to pray about everything with thanksgiving. James 5:14-15 directs the sick to call for prayer. Matthew 6 contains the Lord's Prayer — the model Jesus gave for how to pray.
How should I pray?
Matthew 6:9-13 is the template Jesus gave: address God as Father, honour his name, ask for his kingdom, ask for daily needs, ask for forgiveness, ask for protection. Short, honest, and not for show (Matthew 6:5-8).
Does God always answer prayer?
Scripture says yes — but not always in the way or timing we expect. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 records Paul praying three times for a "thorn" to be removed and being given grace to bear it instead.