Bible Verses About "What Is Intercessory Prayer"
Intercessory prayer is praying on behalf of others — asking God to intervene in their lives, meet their needs, and accomplish His purposes for them.
Intercessory prayer is praying on behalf of others — asking God to intervene in their lives, meet their needs, and accomplish His purposes for them.
"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." — 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Intercessory Prayer?" 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; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
"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."
"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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How Should We Pray According to the Bible?
Philippians 4:6-7 · Matthew 6:9-13 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
What Is Supplication in the Bible?
Philippians 4:6 · 1 Timothy 2:1-2 · Ephesians 6:18
What Is the Meaning of Baptism?
Romans 6:3-4 · Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:41
Does God Answer Prayer?
Matthew 7:7-8 · 1 John 5:14-15 · Jeremiah 33:3
What Are Spiritual Gifts?
1 Corinthians 12:7 · 1 Peter 4:10 · Romans 12:6
What Is Communion (The Lord's Supper)?
Luke 22:19-20 · 1 Corinthians 11:26 · 1 Corinthians 11:28
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