Church and worship
What does the Bible say about praying together?
Jesus promised His presence where two or three gather in His name, and the early church prayed together constantly.
What Scripture says
Acts 2:42
“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.”
Matthew 18:19-20
“Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.””
James 5:16
“Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
Acts 4:31
“When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”
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