Instructions on Worship

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,^(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ² for kings and all those in authority,^(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness^(C) and holiness.

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit^(A) on all occasions^(B) with all kinds of prayers and requests.^(C) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying^(D) for all the Lord’s people.

¹⁸ Pray for us.^(A) We are sure that we have a clear conscience^(B) and desire to live honorably in every way.

¹⁴ Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders^(A) of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil^(B) in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith^(C) will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins^(D) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.^(E) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.^(F)

¹⁷ Elijah was a human being, even as we are.^(G) He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.^{(H) 18} Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.^(I)

¹⁴ Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders^(A) of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil^(B) in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith^(C) will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins^(D) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.^(E) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.^(F)

¹⁷ Elijah was a human being, even as we are.^(G) He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.^{(H) 18} Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.^(I)