Dictionary of Bible Themes Believers should pray, not only for their own needs, but for those of others. Scripture provides many examples of intercession, and commends it as pleasing to God. Philippians 2:3-4Believers must value others Deuteronomy 9:18-19Examples of praying for others See also Moses prays for the Israelites Exodus 32:9-14; 34:9Numbers 14:11-19 Deuteronomy 9:25-29 1 Samuel 7:5-9 See also Samuel prays for Israel 1 Samuel 12:19-23Job 42:10 Job prays for his friends Jeremiah 7:16Jeremiah prays for Judah See also Jeremiah 11:14; 14:11God forbade the prophet Jeremiah to pray for his people because they were unrepentant sinners. Romans 8:34Jesus Christ intercedes for believers See also Isaiah 53:12Hebrews 7:25 1 John 2:1 Romans 8:26-27 The Holy Spirit intercedes for believers Matthew 5:44Christians are to intercede for others See also Christians are to pray for their enemies Luke 6:28; 23:34Acts 7:60 Ephesians 6:18 See also Christians are to pray for one another 1 Thessalonians 5:25Philemon 1:22 Hebrews 13:18-19 James 5:14-16 1 John 5:16 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Christians are to prayer for rulers See also Examples of pleas made to Jesus Christ on behalf of others Matthew 8:5-13Matthew 15:21-28 pp Lk 7:1-10 Matthew 17:14-20pp Mk 7:24-30 pp Mk 9:14-29 pp Lk 9:37-42 2 Kings 19:14-19Examples of notable prayers of intercession Ezra 8:21-23pp Isa 37:14-20 Hezekiah for deliverance Daniel 9:1-19Ezra for a safe journey John 17:6-26Daniel for Jerusalem Ephesians 1:15-21; 3:14-21Jesus Christ for his disciples Colossians 1:9-13Paul for the believers in Ephesus: See also Paul for the believers in Colosse 2309 Christ as judge2360 Jesus Christ, prayers of 3221 Holy Spirit, and prayer 6658 freedom 8660 magnifying God |
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