Bible Verses about “praying to saints”
The Bible contains 21 verses about praying to saints across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
“Beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
“with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:”
“In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.”
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”
“If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.”
“I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:”
“"You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:”
“For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.”
“When they tell you, "Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter:" shouldn't a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?”
“He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.”
“Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.”
“"'You shall make for yourselves no idols, neither shall you raise up an engraved image or a pillar, neither shall you place any figured stone in your land, to bow down to it: for I am Yahweh your God.”
“to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.”
“Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.”
“"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;”
“I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, "Look! Don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy."”