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Scripture commends a life of prayer, characterised by simplicity of expression, sincerity of heart and trust in the promises of God. It gives guidance on how, when and where to pray.
1Th 5:16-18 See also Ac 6:3-4; Ro 12:12
Ps 79:6 See also Ps 53:4; Jer 10:21; Zep 1:4-6; Jas 4:2
Mt 6:7-8 See also Ecc 5:1-3; Lk 18:9-14
Mt 6:5-6 See also Mt 14:23 pp Mk 6:46; Lk 5:16
Sitting while praying 2Sa 7:18 See also Jdg 20:26; Ne 1:4
Kneeling while praying Lk 22:41 See also 1Ki 8:54; 2Ch 6:13; Ezr 9:5; Ac 9:40; Ac 21:5; Eph 3:14
Standing while praying 1Ki 8:22 See also 1Sa 1:26; Mk 11:25
Lying prostrate while praying 2Ch 20:18 See also Ge 24:52; Nu 20:6
Praying with arms outstretched Ex 9:29; Isa 1:15 See also 1Ki 8:54; 2Ch 6:13
Praying with hands raised 1Ti 2:8 See also Ex 9:29; 1Ki 8:22,54; Ps 63:4; Ps 77:1-2
Praying several times a day Da 6:10 See also Ps 55:17; Ps 88:1
Praying early in the morning Mk 1:35 See also Ps 5:3; Ps 119:147
Praying all night Lk 6:12 See also 1Sa 15:11; Lk 2:37
Praying inside a building Da 6:10; Mt 6:6 See also 1Ki 8:28-30
Praying outside a building Mk 1:35; Lk 5:16 See also Ac 10:9; Ac 21:5
Ac 13:2-3 See also Ezr 8:23; Ne 1:4; Ps 35:13; Da 9:3; Lk 2:37; Lk 5:33; Ac 14:23; Mt 17:21 fn pp Mk 9:29 fn
5161 | kneeling |
5174 | prostration |
5184 | standing |
5767 | attitudes in prayer |
5921 | privacy |
8429 | fasting |
8626 | worship, places |
8629 | worship, times |