Bible Verses About Prayer
Prayer is simply talking with God, honestly. These verses invite you to bring everything to him.
The Bible speaks to prayer. Verses such as Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6, and Jeremiah 33:3 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.”
Psalms 86:7“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.”
Psalms 18:6“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.”
Matthew 6:6“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
Matthew 7:7“I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.”
Psalms 3:4“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalms 34:4“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
Mark 1:35
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about prayer?
The Bible speaks to prayer. Verses such as Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6, and Jeremiah 33:3 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
What is the best Bible verse about prayer?
Hebrews 4:16 is one of the most turned-to verses about prayer, and many also return to Philippians 4:6 and Jeremiah 33:3. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses about prayer?
Short, easy-to-hold verses about prayer include Psalms 34:4, Psalms 86:7, and Psalms 3:4. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with prayer?
Psalms 50:15 is a comforting psalm about prayer. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses about prayer?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.