I say to you, Though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as much as he needs.

For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not faint,

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;

Be devoted to prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;

pray without ceasing,

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man is mighty.