Prayers In The Bible (by Books – NT)


NEW TESTAMENT (27 Books)

40. Matthew — Jesus’ Prayer Teaching

Lord’s Prayer; prayer in Gethsemane; thanksgiving prayers.

41. Mark — Jesus Prays in Power

Prayers in solitude; exorcism context; Gethsemane.

42. Luke — Gospel of Prayer

Jesus prays at every major moment: baptism, transfiguration, choosing 12, Gethsemane; parables about prayer.

43. John — High Priestly Prayer

Jesus’ longest prayer (John 17); thanksgiving and intercession.


44. Acts — Apostolic Prayer

Pentecost prayer; healing prayer; boldness prayer; missionary prayer; Paul and Silas worship in prison.


Paul’s Epistles (45–57)

Each contains major apostolic prayers.

45. Romans — Prayer for Israel & Churches

Prayer for unity, strength, and joy.

46. 1 Corinthians — Thanksgiving & church-building prayer

Paul prays for sanctification and unity.

47. 2 Corinthians — Comfort & reconciliation prayers

Paul relies on prayer in suffering.

48. Galatians — Prayer for Christ formed in believers

Implicit pastoral intercession.

49. Ephesians — Two major apostolic prayers

Prayer for revelation (ch. 1) and inner strength (ch. 3).

50. Philippians — Thanksgiving & love-abounding prayer

Prayer for maturity and joy.

51. Colossians — Prayer for spiritual growth

Knowledge, wisdom, endurance.

52. 1 Thessalonians — Prayer for holiness & steadfast hope

Constant thanksgiving and intercession.

53. 2 Thessalonians — Prayer for worthiness & protection

Protection from evil and strengthening.

54. 1 Timothy — Prayer for all people

Instructions on prayer in church life.

55. 2 Timothy — Prayer for faithful endurance

Pastoral prayers for Timothy.

56. Titus — Prayer through grace

Implicit prayers for good works and leaders.

57. Philemon — Prayer of thanksgiving for love

Paul prays for Philemon’s faithfulness.


58. Hebrews — Jesus the Intercessor

Christ continually intercedes; prayer of access to God.

59. James — Prayers for healing & wisdom

“Ask God for wisdom”; elders’ healing prayer.

60. 1 Peter — Prayer in suffering

Instructions for prayer, sobriety, and casting cares.

61. 2 Peter — Prayer for growth in grace

Spiritual maturity through knowledge.

62. 1 John — Confidence in prayer

Assurance God hears our prayers.

63. 2 John — Truth-rooted prayer

Encouragement to walk in truth (implied prayer).

64. 3 John — Prayer for prosperity & health

Prayer for Gaius’ wellbeing.

65. Jude — Prayer through the Spirit

“Pray in the Holy Spirit.”


66. Revelation — Heavenly Prayers

Prayers of saints in bowls, prayers of martyrs, worship hymns, “Come, Lord Jesus.”