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Bible Quotes About How Should We Pray

8 Scripture verses about how should we pray from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about how should we pray. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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Old Testament

New Testament

Top 8 Bible Quotes About How Should We Pray

Matthew 6:5 — “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,...”
Matthew 6:7 — “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
Matthew 6:9 — “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
Luke 11:1 — “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.”
John 14:6 — “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:13 — “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
John 15:7 — “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”
James 5:16 — “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.”

New Testament Quotes About How Should We Pray (8)

“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.”

Matthew 6:5KJV

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”

Matthew 6:7KJV

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

Matthew 6:9KJV

“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.”

Luke 11:1KJV

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

John 14:6KJV

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

John 14:13KJV

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

John 15:7KJV

“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.”

James 5:16KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About How Should We Pray in the Bible

What does the Bible say about how should we pray?

The Bible contains 8 verses about how should we pray, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding how should we pray through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about how should we pray?

There are 8 Bible verses about how should we pray in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about how should we pray?

While many verses address how should we pray, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of how should we pray you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about how should we pray?

How Should We Pray is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 8 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.