Bible Verses About "What Is Intercession in the Bible"
Intercession is prayer on behalf of others, standing in the gap between God and those in need, and is practiced by Christ, the Spirit, and all believers as a sacred ministry.
Intercession is prayer on behalf of others, standing in the gap between God and those in need, and is practiced by Christ, the Spirit, and all believers as a sacred ministry.
"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." — Hebrews 7:25 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Intercession in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God."
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
"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."
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