Bible Verses About Intercessory Prayer

"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."

"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none."

"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."

"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."

"Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God."

"Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way."

"And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked... Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?"

"And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before."

"And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ."

What does the Bible say about intercessory prayer?

Intercessory prayer is one of the highest callings of the Christian life — standing before God on behalf of others. Jesus lives to make intercession for us, and we are called to follow His example by lifting others to the throne of grace. Key King James Version passages include 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Ezekiel 22:30, Romans 8:26-27. This page collects 10 KJV verses about intercessory prayer, each quoted in full.

What is intercessory prayer?

Intercessory prayer is praying to God on behalf of others — bringing their needs, struggles, and situations before Him. It follows the example of Jesus, who 'ever liveth to make intercession' for believers (Hebrews 7:25).

What does it mean to stand in the gap?

Standing in the gap (from Ezekiel 22:30) means placing yourself between God and a person or nation through prayer, asking God for mercy, intervention, or provision on their behalf.