Intercession for Friends and Praying for Others

• Job 42:10 – “After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.”
• Ephesians 6:18 – “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
• 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 person is powerful and effective.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:25 – “Brothers and sisters, pray for us.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.”
• Philippians 1:9 – “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.”
• Colossians 1:9 – “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.”
• Romans 1:9 – “God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you.”
• Philemon 1:4 – “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers.”
• 3 John 1:2 – “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”

Intercession for Enemies and Praying for Others

• Matthew 5:44 – “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
• Luke 6:28 – “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”
• Acts 7:60 – “Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he fell asleep.”
• 1 Peter 3:9 – “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”
• Romans 12:14 – “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
• Luke 23:34 – “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.”
• Proverbs 25:21 – “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.”
• Exodus 23:4 – “If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.”
• Proverbs 24:17 – “Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice.”
• Romans 12:20 – “On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'”

Intercession for Leaders and Praying for Others

• 1 Timothy 2:1-2 – “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
• Ezra 6:10 – “so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.”
• Daniel 9:16 – “Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, turn away your anger and your wrath from Jerusalem, your city, your holy hill. Our sins and the iniquities of our ancestors have made Jerusalem and your people an object of scorn to all those around us.”
• Nehemiah 1:11 – “Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.’ I was cupbearer to the king.”
• Jeremiah 29:7 – “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
• Psalm 72:15 – “Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him and bless him all day long.”
• Proverbs 21:1 – “In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.”
• Psalm 20:1-2 – “May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.”
• Psalm 122:6 – “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure.'”

Praying for Others’ Healing 

• James 5:14 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.”
• Jeremiah 17:14 – “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”
• Psalm 41:3 – “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
• Exodus 15:26 – “He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.'”
• Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
• Psalm 103:2-3 – “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
• Matthew 10:8 – “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.”
• 1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
• Jeremiah 30:17 – “‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.'”

Praying for Others’ Protection

• Psalm 91:11 – “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
• Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
• Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
• Psalm 32:7 – “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
• 2 Samuel 22:3-4 – “My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.”

Praying for Others’ Forgiveness

• 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
• Psalm 32:5 – “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”
• Isaiah 1:18 – “‘Come now, let us settle the matter,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'”
• Acts 3:19 – “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
• Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
• Hebrews 8:12 – “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
• Matthew 6:14-15 – “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
• Luke 17:3-4 – “So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
• Psalm 51:2 – “Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”
• Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Praying for Others’ Guidance

• Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
• Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
• Psalm 25:4-5 – “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
• Isaiah 30:21 – “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'”
• John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.”
• Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
• Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
• Psalm 37:23-24 – “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”

Conclusion

With these Bible verses about praying for others, let us carry with us the enduring wisdom that, in the quiet moments of intercession, we not only connect with God but also weave threads of compassion and unity into the very fabric of our existence, showing empathy to our fellowmen.