Prayers of Jesus Christ

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Prayer was the essence of Jesus Christ’s relationship with the Father. He prayed for himself and his mission, and he continues to pray for all believers.

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Jesus Christ’s practice of prayer

He prayed regularly

Lk 5:16 Luke records more instances of Jesus Christ praying than any other Gospel writer.

He often prayed alone

Mark 1:35 KJV 1900

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Prayer at specific times in Jesus Christ’s life

Before his death:

Mt 26:36–46; Jn 17:1–26

On the cross:

Mt 27:46; Lk 23:34; Lk 23:46; Lk 3:21–22 at his baptism; Lk 6:12–13 before choosing the apostles; Lk 9:28–29 before his transfiguration

Characteristics of Jesus Christ’s prayers

Communion with his Father

Mt 6:9; Mt 11:27

Submission to his Father

Hebrews 5:7 KJV 1900

Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

Giving praise and thanks to his Father

Matthew 11:25–26 KJV 1900

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

See also Mt 14:19; Mt 15:36; Mt 26:26–27 the Lord’s Supper; Lk 24:30; Jn 11:41–42

The scope of Jesus Christ’s prayers

Mt 19:13–15 for children

For his disciples:

Lk 22:31–32; Jn 14:16; Jn 17:6–19

Lk 23:34 for his persecutors

For himself:

Jn 12:27–28; Jn 17:1–5

Jn 17:20–26 for all believers

Jesus Christ’s continuing ministry of prayer

Hebrews 7:25 KJV 1900

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Jesus Christ’s teaching about prayer

Matthew 6:9–15 KJV 1900

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.