But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:

And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.

Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.

And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.