Verses Related to the Topic of Prayer

Luke 5:16

KJV

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

ASV

But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

WEB

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

1 Chronicles 16:11

KJV

Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

ASV

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

WEB

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

Psalm 66:19

KJV

[But] verily God hath heard [me]; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

ASV

But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

WEB

But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.

Isaiah 38:5

KJV

Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.

ASV

Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.

WEB

"Go, and tell Hezekiah, 'Thus says Yahweh, the God of David your father, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.

Matthew 14:23

KJV

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.

ASV

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

WEB

After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.

Psalm 102:17

KJV

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.

ASV

He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.

WEB

He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.

Daniel 9:3

KJV

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

ASV

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

WEB

I set my face to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and petitions, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

1 Corinthians 14:15

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

WEB

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.

Proverbs 28:9

KJV

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

ASV

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

WEB

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

1 Samuel 7:5

KJV

And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD.

ASV

And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray for you unto Jehovah.

WEB

Samuel said, "Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray for you to Yahweh."

Matthew 6:9

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

Psalm 141:2

KJV

Let my prayer be set forth before thee [as] incense; [and] the lifting up of my hands [as] the evening sacrifice.

ASV

Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

WEB

Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.

Matthew 26:41

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Psalm 6:9

KJV

The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

ASV

Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.

WEB

Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer.

1 Peter 3:12

KJV

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.

ASV

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.

WEB

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

Matthew 7:7

KJV

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

ASV

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

WEB

"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

Proverbs 15:29

KJV

The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

ASV

Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

WEB

Yahweh is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Daniel 6:10

KJV

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

ASV

And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

WEB

When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

Proverbs 15:8

KJV

The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

ASV

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

WEB

The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Jonah 2:1

KJV

Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly,

ASV

Then Jonah prayed unto Jehovah his God out of the fish's belly.

WEB

Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish's belly.

Luke 1:10

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

John 14:13

KJV

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

ASV

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

WEB

Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Acts 1:14

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

Colossians 4:2

KJV

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

ASV

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

WEB

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Philippians 4:6

KJV

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

ASV

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

WEB

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 21:22

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

1 Timothy 2:1

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:

Psalm 4:1

KJV

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

ASV

[For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David]. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

WEB

Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 Samuel 7:27

KJV

For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

ASV

For thou, O Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. [

WEB

For you, Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

Hebrews 4:16

KJV

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

ASV

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help [us] in time of need.

WEB

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

Ephesians 6:18

KJV

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

ASV

with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

WEB

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

Genesis 18:23

KJV

And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

ASV

And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou consume the righteous with the wicked?

WEB

Abraham drew near, and said, "Will you consume the righteous with the wicked?

Acts 6:4

KJV

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

ASV

But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

WEB

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."

Jeremiah 29:12

KJV

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

ASV

And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

WEB

You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Jeremiah 33:3

KJV

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

ASV

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knowest not.

WEB

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.

Psalm 42:8

KJV

[Yet] the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song [shall be] with me, [and] my prayer unto the God of my life.

ASV

[ Yet] Jehovah will command his lovingkindness in the day-time; And in the night his song shall be with me, [Even] a prayer unto the God of my life.

WEB

Yahweh will command his loving kindness in the daytime. In the night his song shall be with me: a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalm 17:1

KJV

A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, [that goeth] not out of feigned lips.

ASV

[A Prayer of David]. Hear the right, O Jehovah, attend unto my cry; Give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.

WEB

Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.

Acts 12:5

KJV

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

ASV

Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

WEB

Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

Revelation 8:3

KJV

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.

ASV

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

WEB

Another angel came and stood over the altar, having a golden censer. Much incense was given to him, that he should add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne.

Genesis 4:26

KJV

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

ASV

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enosh. Then began men to call upon the name of Jehovah.

WEB

There was also born a son to Seth, and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on Yahweh's name.

Ephesians 1:16

KJV

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

ASV

cease not to give thanks for you, making mention [of you] in my prayers;

WEB

don't cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Luke 10:2

KJV

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.

ASV

And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.

WEB

Then he said to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.

1 Kings 8:28

KJV

Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:

ASV

Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Jehovah my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee this day;

WEB

Yet have respect for the prayer of your servant, and for his supplication, Yahweh my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you this day;

2 Kings 19:15

KJV

And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest [between] the cherubims, thou art the God, [even] thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

ASV

And Hezekiah prayed before Jehovah, and said, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, that sittest [above] the cherubim, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

WEB

Hezekiah prayed before Yahweh, and said, "Yahweh, the God of Israel, who sit [above] the cherubim, you are the God, even you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.

Mark 11:24

KJV

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

ASV

Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

WEB

Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.

John 15:7

KJV

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

ASV

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

WEB

If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.

John 16:24

KJV

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

ASV

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full.

WEB

Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.

Habakkuk 3:1

KJV

A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.

ASV

A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, set to Shigionoth.

WEB

A prayer of Habakkuk, the prophet, set to victorious music.

Luke 3:21

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

Isaiah 56:7

KJV

Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

ASV

even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.

WEB

even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."

Luke 6:12

KJV

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.

ASV

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

WEB

It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.

Acts 16:25

KJV

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

ASV

But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them;

WEB

But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

Mark 9:29

KJV

And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

ASV

And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer .

WEB

He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting."

Numbers 11:2

KJV

And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.

ASV

And the people cried unto Moses; and Moses prayed unto Jehovah, and the fire abated.

WEB

The people cried to Moses; and Moses prayed to Yahweh, and the fire abated.

Luke 11:1

KJV

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.

ASV

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

WEB

It happened, that when he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."

James 1:5

KJV

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

ASV

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

WEB

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

Job 22:27

KJV

Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

ASV

Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he will hear thee; And thou shalt pay thy vows.

WEB

You shall make your prayer to him, and he will hear you. You shall pay your vows.

Exodus 32:11

KJV

And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?

ASV

And Moses besought Jehovah his God, and said, Jehovah, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, that thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand?

WEB

Moses begged Yahweh his God, and said, "Yahweh, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, that you have brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand?

Matthew 9:38

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest."

Psalm 65:2

KJV

O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

ASV

O thou that hearest prayer, Unto thee shall all flesh come.

WEB

You who hear prayer, to you all men will come.

1 Timothy 2:8

KJV

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

ASV

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

WEB

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

James 5:13

KJV

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

ASV

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise.

WEB

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Lamentations 3:55

KJV

I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.

ASV

I called upon thy name, O Jehovah, out of the lowest dungeon.

WEB

I called on your name, Yahweh, out of the lowest dungeon.

1 Chronicles 21:17

KJV

And David said unto God, [Is it] not I [that] commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but [as for] these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.

ASV

And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done very wickedly; but these sheep, what have they done? let thy hand, I pray thee, O Jehovah my God, be against me, and against my father's house; but not against thy people, that they should be plagued.

WEB

David said to God, "Isn't it I who commanded the people to be numbered? It is even I who have sinned and done very wickedly; but these sheep, what have they done? Please let your hand, O Yahweh my God, be against me, and against my father's house; but not against your people, that they should be plagued."

Mark 1:35

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

Nehemiah 4:9

KJV

Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

ASV

But we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

WEB

But we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

Romans 12:12

KJV

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

ASV

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

WEB

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

2 Corinthians 1:11

KJV

Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift [bestowed] upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

ASV

ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

WEB

you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.

Luke 6:28

KJV

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

ASV

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

WEB

bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

Acts 10:2

KJV

[A] devout [man], and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

ASV

a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

WEB

a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.

Romans 8:26

KJV

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.

ASV

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for [us] with groanings which cannot be uttered;

WEB

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

KJV

Pray without ceasing.

ASV

pray without ceasing;

WEB

Pray without ceasing.

1 Samuel 1:10

KJV

And she [was] in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.

ASV

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto Jehovah, and wept sore.

WEB

She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Yahweh, and wept bitterly.

Psalm 5:3

KJV

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct [my prayer] unto thee, and will look up.

ASV

O Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; In the morning will I order [my prayer] unto thee, and will keep watch.

WEB

Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

Acts 2:42

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

Revelation 5:8

KJV

And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four [and] twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

ASV

And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

WEB

Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

1 Kings 8:30

KJV

And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.

ASV

And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: yea, hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place; and when thou hearest, forgive.

WEB

Listen to the supplication of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place. Yes, hear in heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive.

James 5:16

KJV

Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

ASV

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

WEB

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

Daniel 10:12

KJV

Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

ASV

Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard: and I am come for thy words' sake.

WEB

Then he said to me, Don't be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard: and I have come for your words' sake.

Psalm 18:6

KJV

In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, [even] into his ears.

ASV

In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.

WEB

In my distress I called on Yahweh, and cried to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry before him came into his ears.

Matthew 5:44

KJV

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;

ASV

but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

WEB

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Psalm 86:6

KJV

Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

ASV

Give ear, O Jehovah, unto my prayer; And hearken unto the voice of my supplications.

WEB

Hear, Yahweh, my prayer. Listen to the voice of my petitions.

Zechariah 12:10

KJV

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for [his] only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.

ASV

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

WEB

I will pour on the house of David, and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they will look to me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son, and will grieve bitterly for him, as one grieves for his firstborn.

Psalm 32:6

KJV

For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

ASV

For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him.

WEB

For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him.

Psalm 55:17

KJV

Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

ASV

Evening, and morning, and at noonday, will I complain, and moan; And he will hear my voice.

WEB

Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.

Psalm 69:13

KJV

But as for me, my prayer [is] unto thee, O LORD, [in] an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.

ASV

But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.

WEB

But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, in an acceptable time. God, in the abundance of your loving kindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation.

Luke 22:40

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you don't enter into temptation."

John 15:16

KJV

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

ASV

Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and [that] your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

WEB

You didn't choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

Isaiah 65:24

KJV

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

ASV

And it shall come to pass that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

WEB

It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

1 John 5:14

KJV

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

ASV

And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

WEB

This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.

Job 42:10

KJV

And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

ASV

And Jehovah turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: and Jehovah gave Job twice as much as he had before.

WEB

Yahweh turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends. Yahweh gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Matthew 18:19

KJV

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

ASV

Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father who is in heaven.

WEB

Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.

1 Samuel 12:23

KJV

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

ASV

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

WEB

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Psalm 39:12

KJV

Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I [am] a stranger with thee, [and] a sojourner, as all my fathers [were].

ASV

Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, and give ear unto my cry; Hold not thy peace at my tears: For I am a stranger with thee, A sojourner, as all my fathers were.

WEB

"Hear my prayer, Yahweh, and give ear to my cry. Don't be silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, a foreigner, as all my fathers were.

2 Chronicles 7:14

KJV

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

ASV

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

WEB

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 30:27

KJV

Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came [up] to his holy dwelling place, [even] unto heaven.

ASV

Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy habitation, even unto heaven.

WEB

Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy habitation, even to heaven.

2 Chronicles 6:19

KJV

Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:

ASV

Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Jehovah my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee;

WEB

Yet have respect for the prayer of your servant, and to his supplication, Yahweh my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which your servant prays before you;

1 Kings 17:20

KJV

And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?

ASV

And he cried unto Jehovah, and said, O Jehovah my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?

WEB

He cried to Yahweh, and said, "Yahweh my God, have you also brought evil on the widow with whom I stay, by killing her son?"

Nehemiah 1:6

KJV

Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.

ASV

Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee at this time, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants while I confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee. Yea, I and my father's house have sinned:

WEB

Let your ear now be attentive, and your eyes open, that you may listen to the prayer of your servant, which I pray before you at this time, day and night, for the children of Israel your servants while I confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Yes, I and my father's house have sinned.

Colossians 1:9

KJV

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;

ASV

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

WEB

For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Matthew 6:6

KJV

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.

ASV

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

WEB

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 6:5

KJV

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.

ASV

And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

WEB

"When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.

Luke 18:1

KJV

And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

ASV

And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

WEB

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

Deuteronomy 4:7

KJV

For what nation [is there so] great, who [hath] God [so] nigh unto them, as the LORD our God [is] in all [things that] we call upon him [for]?

ASV

For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever we call upon him?

WEB

For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?

Luke 11:9

KJV

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

ASV

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

WEB

"I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you.