Well, what then? I tell you that even if he will not get up and give you the bread because you are his friend, yet he will get up and give you everything you need because you are not ashamed to keep on asking.

For those who ask will receive, and those who seek will find, and the door will be opened to anyone who knocks.

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

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.

Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.

pray at all times,

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.