Aware of his situation, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.

On your walls, Jerusalem, I have placed sentries; They must never be silent day or night. They must remind the LORD of his promises And never let him forget them.

They must give him no rest until he restores Jerusalem And makes it a city the whole world praises.

"And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged.

If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it; if one part is praised, all the other parts share its happiness.

as you help us by means of your prayers for us. So it will be that the many prayers for us will be answered, and God will bless us; and many will raise their voices to him in thanksgiving for us.

Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people.

For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should.

pray at all times,

Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they are.

So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.