Bible Verses About "How to Pray for Others (Intercession)"
Intercession is standing in the gap for others in prayer — bringing their needs, salvation, growth, and protection before God consistently, specifically, and in faith.
Intercession is standing in the gap for others in prayer — bringing their needs, salvation, growth, and protection before God consistently, specifically, and in faith.
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men." — 1 Timothy 2:1 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How to Pray for Others (Intercession)?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men."
"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."
"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."
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