Bible Verses About Answered Prayers

"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."

"I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."

"O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come."

"And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear."

"Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full."

"He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him."

"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."

"Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses."

What does the Bible say about answered prayers?

Throughout Scripture, God demonstrates that He hears the cries of His people and answers according to His will and wisdom. From Hannah's petition for a son to Elijah's prayer for fire from heaven, the Bible is filled with testimonies of answered prayer. Key King James Version passages include 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 34:4, Jeremiah 33:3. This page collects 10 KJV verses about answered prayers, each quoted in full.

Does God answer every prayer?

God hears every prayer from His children, but His answers may be yes, no, or wait. He responds according to His perfect will, wisdom, and love — which sometimes differs from our requests.

Why does God sometimes delay answers to prayer?

God's timing is perfect. Delays can build faith, develop patience, align our desires with His will, or prepare circumstances for a greater outcome than we originally imagined.