Greek Word Study:
προσεύχομαι (proseuchomai)
Definition:
(BDAG, pg. 879): To petition deity, pray
New Testament
Appearances:
Matt. 5:44 But I
say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matt. 6:5
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they
love to stand and pray in the synagogues
and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their
reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray
to your Father who is in secret. And
your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Matt. 6:7
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles
do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Matt. 6:9 Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us
this day our daily bread,
12 and
forgive us our debts,
as
we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And
lead us not into temptation,
but
deliver us from evil.
Matt. 14:23 And
after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to
pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
Matt. 19:13
Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on
them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people,
Matt. 24:20 Pray
that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath.
Matt. 26:36
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he
said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.”
Matt. 26:39 And
going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if
it be possible, let this cup pass from
me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as
you will.”
Matt. 26:41 Watch and pray that you
may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the
flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the
second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I
drink it, your will be done.”
Matt. 26:44 So,
leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same
words again.
Mark 1:35
And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he
departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
Mark 6:46 And
after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have
received it, and it will be yours. 25
And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone,
so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 12:40 who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will
receive the greater condemnation.”
Mark 13:18 Pray
that it may not happen in winter.
Mark 14:32
And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his
disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
Mark 14:35 And
going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were
possible, the hour might pass from him.
Mark 14:38 Watch and
pray that you may not enter into
temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 And again he went away and
prayed, saying the same words.
Luke 1:10 And the
whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
Luke 3:21
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been
baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened,
Luke 5:16 But he
would withdraw to desolate places and pray.
Luke 6:12
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he
continued in prayer to God.
Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 9:18
Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were
with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah,
and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
Luke 9:28
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter
and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29
And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing
became dazzling white.
Luke 11:1
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one
of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2
And he said to them, “When you pray,
say:
“Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread,
4 and forgive us our sins,
for
we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.”
Luke 18:1
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to
pray and not lose heart.
Luke 18:10 “Two
men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax
collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing
by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank
you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even
like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ 13 But the tax collector, standing far
off, would not even lift up his eyes to
heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God,
be merciful to me, a sinner!’ 14
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other.
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles
himself will be exalted.”
Luke 20:47 who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will
receive the greater condemnation.”
Luke 22:40 And when he came to the place, he said to
them, “Pray that you may not enter into
temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from
them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,
Luke 22:44 And being
in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of
blood falling down to the ground.
Luke 22:46 and he
said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and
pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
Acts 1:24 And
they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of
these two you have chosen
Acts 6:6 These they
set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
Acts 8:15 who
came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,
Acts 9:11 And the
Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house
of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying,
Acts 9:40 But
Peter put them all outside, and knelt
down and prayed; and turning to the body
he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw
Peter she sat up.
Acts 10:9
The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the
city, Peter went up on the housetop
about the sixth hour to pray.
Acts 10:30
And Cornelius said, “Four
days ago, about this hour, I was praying in my house at the ninth hour, and behold,
a man stood before me in bright clothing
Acts 11:5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a
trance I saw a vision, something like a great sheet descending, being let down
from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to me.
Acts 12:12
When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother
of John whose other name was Mark, where
many were gathered together and were
praying.
Acts 13:3 Then
after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Acts 14:23 And
when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and
fasting they committed them to the Lord
in whom they had believed.
Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to
God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Acts 20:36
And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with
them all.
Acts 21:5 When
our days there were ended, we departed and went on our journey, and they all,
with wives and children, accompanied us until we were outside the city. And kneeling
down on the beach, we prayed
Acts 22:17
“When I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I
fell into a trance
Acts 28:8 It
happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul
visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him healed him.
Rom. 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know
what to pray for as we ought, but the
Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
1Cor. 11:4 Every
man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, 5
but every wife who prays or prophesies
with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven.
1Cor. 11:13 Judge
for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered?
1Cor. 14:13
Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may
interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is
unfruitful. 15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray
with my mind also; I will sing praise
with my spirit, but I will sing with my
mind also.
Eph. 6:18 praying
at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep
alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Phil. 1:9 And it
is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,
Col. 1:3
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we
pray for you,
Col. 1:9
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you,
asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual
wisdom and understanding,
Col. 4:3 At the
same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare
the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
1Th. 5:17 pray without ceasing,
1Th. 5:25
Brothers, pray for us.
2Th. 1:11 To this
end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and
may fulfill every resolve for good and every
work of faith by his power,
2Th. 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed
ahead and be honored, as happened among
you,
1Tim. 2:8
I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy
hands without anger or quarreling;
Heb. 13:18
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience,
desiring to act honorably in all things.
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful?
Let him sing praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? 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.
James 5:17 Elijah
was a man with a nature like ours, and
he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six
months it did not rain on the earth. 18
Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its
fruit.
Jude 20 But you,
beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
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