god answering prayers
What does the Bible say about god answering prayers? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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14And this is the confidence which we have toward God: that no matter what we shall request, in accord with his will, he hears us. 15And we know that he hears us, no matter what we request; so we know that we can obtain the things that we request of him.
7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, then you may ask for whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
3You ask and you do not receive, because you ask badly, so that you may use it toward your own desires.
24And this shall be: before they call out, I will perceive; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
24For this reason, I say to you, all things whatsoever that you ask for when praying: believe that you will receive them, and they will happen for you.
16You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you. And I have appointed you, so that you may go forth and bear fruit, and so that your fruit may last. Then whatever you have asked of the Father in my name, he shall give to you.
6But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.
17Pray without ceasing.
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.
23Cast your cares upon the Lord, and he will nurture you. He will not allow the just to be tossed about forever.
4Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart. 5Reveal your way to the Lord, and hope in him, and he will accomplish it.
21And Jesus responded to them by saying: “Amen I say to you, if you have faith and do not hesitate, not only shall you do this, concerning the fig tree, but even if you would say to this mountain, ‘Take and cast yourself into the sea,’ it shall be done.