Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version pray continually, New Living Translation Never stop praying. English Standard Version pray without ceasing, Berean Standard Bible Pray without ceasing. Berean Literal Bible Pray unceasingly. King James Bible Pray without ceasing. New King James Version pray without ceasing, New American Standard Bible pray without ceasing, NASB 1995 pray without ceasing; NASB 1977 pray without ceasing; Legacy Standard Bible pray without ceasing; Amplified Bible be unceasing and persistent in prayer; Christian Standard Bible pray constantly, Holman Christian Standard Bible Pray constantly. American Standard Version pray without ceasing; Contemporary English Version and never stop praying. English Revised Version pray without ceasing; GOD'S WORD® Translation Never stop praying. Good News Translation pray at all times, International Standard Version Continually be prayerful. Majority Standard Bible Pray without ceasing. NET Bible constantly pray, New Heart English Bible Pray without ceasing. Webster's Bible Translation Pray without ceasing. Weymouth New Testament Be unceasing in prayer. World English Bible Pray without ceasing. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versioncontinually pray; Berean Literal Bible Pray unceasingly. Young's Literal Translation continually pray ye; Smith's Literal Translation Pray continually. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePray without ceasing. Catholic Public Domain Version Pray without ceasing. New American Bible Pray without ceasing. New Revised Standard Version pray without ceasing, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePray without ceasing. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Pray without ceasing. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentpray without ceasing; Godbey New Testament pray without ceasing; Haweis New Testament Pray without ceasing. Mace New Testament pray upon all occasions. Weymouth New Testament Be unceasing in prayer. Worrell New Testament pray without ceasing. Worsley New Testament Pray continually. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Christian Living…16Rejoice at all times. 17Pray without ceasing. 18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.… Cross References Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— Acts 1:14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. 1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Psalm 55:17 Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. Psalm 88:1 A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You. Nehemiah 1:6 let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. Treasury of Scripture Pray without ceasing. Pray. Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Jump to Previous Ceasing Constantly Continually Prayer Prayers Unceasing UnceasinglyJump to Next Ceasing Constantly Continually Prayer Prayers Unceasing Unceasingly1 Thessalonians 5 1. He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;16. and gives various instructions; 23. and so concludes the epistle. Pray without ceasing Pray The Greek word used here is "προσεύχομαι" (proseuchomai), which means to offer prayers or to worship. In the context of 1 Thessalonians 5:17, this word emphasizes the importance of maintaining a constant and ongoing dialogue with God. Prayer is not merely a ritualistic act but a vital component of a believer's relationship with the Lord. It is an expression of faith, dependence, and trust in God's sovereignty. Historically, prayer has been a central practice in both Jewish and early Christian communities, serving as a means of communication with God, seeking His guidance, and expressing gratitude. In a conservative Christian perspective, prayer is seen as a powerful tool that aligns the believer's will with God's will, enabling them to live a life that is pleasing to Him. without ceasing Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Prayπροσεύχεσθε (proseuchesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. without ceasing. ἀδιαλείπτως (adialeiptōs) Adverb Strong's 89: Unceasingly, without remission. Adverb from adialeiptos; uninterruptedly, i.e. Without omission. 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