Bible Verses About Praying in Public
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These are the Bible verses most often cited for praying in public, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 41,396 votes, led by Matthew 6:6. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Praying in Public
Matthew 6:61,175 votes
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:1-341,057 votes
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 6:51,050 votes
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:7817 votes
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Luke 18:10-14635 votes
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
1 Thessalonians 5:17620 votes
Pray without ceasing.
Romans 8:26589 votes
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Luke 6:12557 votes
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Matthew 6:1528 votes
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
James 5:16507 votes
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Mark 1:35504 votes
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Philippians 4:6499 votes
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Matthew 6:5-6486 votes
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Luke 5:16476 votes
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Ephesians 6:18465 votes
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
John 17:1-26433 votes
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18424 votes
Rejoice evermore.
Mark 11:24389 votes
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Matthew 6:2382 votes
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
2 Chronicles 7:14381 votes
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Mark 11:25372 votes
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
1 John 5:14366 votes
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
Luke 1:37348 votes
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
1 Timothy 2:8324 votes
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
Revelation 1:1321 votes
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
What does the Bible say about praying in public?
Readers most often cite Matthew 6:6 on the subject of praying in public. Across 41,396 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:7. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.