Bible Verses About "How Powerful Is Prayer According to the Bible"
The Bible declares that 'the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much' — prayer moves God's hand, changes circumstances, and transforms the one who prays.
The Bible declares that 'the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much' — prayer moves God's hand, changes circumstances, and transforms the one who prays.
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." — James 5:16 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How Powerful Is Prayer According to the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."
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