Bible Verses About Praying for Others

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men."

"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."

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."

"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding."

"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."

"Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us."

"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."

"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy."

"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."

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."

What does the Bible say about praying for others?

Intercessory prayer — praying on behalf of others — is one of the most powerful ministries available to every believer. Jesus intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father, and we are called to follow His example by lifting others to God's throne. Key King James Version passages include 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16, Ephesians 6:18. This page collects 10 KJV verses about praying for others, each quoted in full.

What is intercessory prayer?

Intercessory prayer is praying on behalf of someone else — bringing their needs, struggles, and situations before God. It is a ministry of standing in the gap between a person and God, asking for His intervention.

Does praying for others really make a difference?

Yes. James 5:16 says 'The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.' Scripture gives many examples of intercessory prayer changing outcomes, including Abraham praying for Sodom and Job praying for his friends.