Προσεύχομαι – “to petition deity, pray” (BDAG, 879)
NT Appearances of Προσεύχομαι:
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.
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?”
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.
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.
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,
Abba Father, You are
the God Who hears and draws near, Who sees and Who communes with Your people. Thank
You for the gift of praise and prayer. May You inhabit the praises of Your
people, and may we pray without ceasing, without hindrance, without losing heart. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
