Bible Verses About Prayer

Prayer is conversation with God — and Scripture is filled with commands, promises, and examples of effective prayer. From the Lord's Prayer to Paul's instruction to 'pray without ceasing', here are the Bible's most important passages on prayer. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about prayer?

Powerful scripture passages on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6, Philippians 4:6, and the promise 'ask and it will be given to you.'

5 Bible Verses About Prayer (KJV)

“For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.”

Matthew 6:9 KJV — The Lord's Prayer — Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Read Matthew chapter 6 →

“For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.”

Philippians 4:6 KJV — The Peace of God Which Surpasses All Understanding Read Philippians chapter 4 →

“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV — Children of Light — The Day of the Lord Read 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 →

“Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;”

Matthew 7:7 KJV — Ask, Seek, Knock — The Golden Rule Read Matthew chapter 7 →

“Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,”

Luke 18:1 KJV Read Luke chapter 18 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer in the Bible

What does the Bible say about prayer?
Prayer is conversation with God — and Scripture is filled with commands, promises, and examples of effective prayer. From the Lord's Prayer to Paul's instruction to 'pray without ceasing', here are the Bible's most important passages on prayer. Key KJV passages: Matthew 6:9, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 7:7, James 5:16.
What are the best Bible verses about prayer?
The most important KJV passages on prayer include: Matthew 6:9, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 7:7, James 5:16. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about prayer?
The Bible addresses prayer throughout both Testaments. Key references include Matthew 6:9, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 7:7, James 5:16, John 14:13, 1 John 5:14, Matthew 21:22, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 50:15. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
What does the New Testament say about prayer?
New Testament scriptures on prayer: Matthew 6:9, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 7:7. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about prayer?
Old Testament scriptures on prayer: Psalms 145:18, Psalms 50:15. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about prayer?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on prayer at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.

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