1 Thessalonians 5:17

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constantly pray,

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 12:12 : 12 Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
  • Col 4:2 : 2 Exhortation to Pray for the Success of Paul’s Mission Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
  • Luke 18:1 : 1 Prayer and the Parable of the Persistent Widow Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.
  • Eph 6:18 : 18 With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints.
  • Luke 21:36 : 36 But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
  • 1 Pet 4:7 : 7 Service, Suffering, and Judgment For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

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    2Exhortation to Pray for the Success of Paul’s Mission Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

  • Eph 1:16
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    16I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

  • Eph 5:19-20
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    19speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,

    20always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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    5Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

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    12Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.

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  • Phil 1:3-4
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    5So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.

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    2Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

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    5But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

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    17For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

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    8So I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute.

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