Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at every opportunity, with every kind of prayer and request. To that end, keep watch, never giving up, and make requests for all God's holy people.
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  1. Institutes of the Christian Religion · John Calvin

    Book 3, Chapter 20 — Of Prayer cites Eph. 6:18

    …inviting us to himself. Still not less true is the injunction of Paul to pray “always,” (Eph. 6:18); because, however prosperously according to our view, things proceed, and however we may…

  2. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit · R. A. Torrey

    Praying, Returning Thanks, Worshipping in the Holy Spirit cites Ephesians 6:18

    …on the subject of the Holy Spirit and the subject of prayer are found in Jude 20 and Ephesians 6:18. In Jude 20 we read, “But you, beloved, building you rselves up in your most holy faith…

  3. The Ministry of Intercession · Andrew Murray

    The Spirit of Supplication cites Eph. vi. 18

    …Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.”—Eph. vi. 18. “Praying in the Holy Spirit.”—Jude 20. The Holy Spirit has been given to every child of…

  4. Men Who Moved Heaven · Ochorus Originals

    Martin Luther — The Reformer on His Knees cites Ephesians 6:18

    …battle fought in the heavenly places as much as in the councils of the church. He drew on Ephesians 6:18 — “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (NIV)…

  5. Men Who Moved Heaven · Ochorus Originals

    Scripture Appendix: Prayers and Promises cites Ephesians 6:18

    …confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Ephesians 6:18 — “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With…

  6. Purpose in Prayer · E. M. Bounds

    The Prayer of Faith Never Fails cites Eph. 6:18

    …and living way,” we are enabled to pray in the will of God (Rom. 8:15, 26-27; Gal. 4:6; Eph. 6:18; Jude 20-21). Here is the secret of prevailing prayer, to pray under a direct inspiration…

  7. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Stand: Spiritual Warfare and Victory cites Ephesians 6:18

    …praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance” (Ephesians 6:18, ASV). Spiritual warfare is not primarily dramatic confrontation. It is sustained prayer.…

  8. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Fourth Stage cites Eph. 6:18

    …was forced to put up his sword, and betake himself to another weapon, called All-prayer, Eph. 6:18; so he cried, in my hearing, O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Psa. 116:4. Thus he…

  9. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Faith, Prayer, and the Life of Dependence cites Ephesians 6:18

    …6 ends not with a dramatic exorcistic formula but “praying at all seasons in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18, ASV). Nee's warfare teaching sometimes used strong language about binding Satan's…

  10. The Key Teachings of Charles G. Finney · Ochorus Originals

    The Spirit of Prayer cites EPHESIANS 6:18

    …the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. EPHESIANS 6:18 The groanings which cannot be uttered, Finney thought, are desires too great for words —…

  11. Days of Heaven Upon Earth · A. B. Simpson

    February cites Eph. vi. 18

    …let us labor to enter and abide in His rest. February 6 “Praying always for all saints” (Eph. vi. 18). One good counsel will suffice just now. Stop praying so much for yourself; begin to ask…

  12. Men of Prayer · Ochorus Originals

    Andrew Murray (1828 – 1917) cites Ephesians 6:18

    …as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Ephesians 6:18 (ESV) — “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that…

  13. Men of Prayer · Ochorus Originals

    Watchman Nee (1903 – 1972) cites Ephesians 6:18

    …us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.” Ephesians 6:18 (ESV) — “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” His Words…

  14. Men of Prayer · Ochorus Originals

    E. M. Bounds (1835 – 1913) cites Ephesians 6:18

    …Key Scriptures Luke 18:1 (NKJV) — “Men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV) — “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful…

  15. Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 4 · Ochorus Originals

    Day 21 — Shield, Helmet, Sword cites Ephesians 6:18

    …And right after the armor, Paul adds one more thing: “Pray in the Spirit at all times” (Ephesians 6:18). Prayer is how a soldier stays in touch with his commander. It’s like the radio that…

  16. The Key Teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer · Ochorus Originals

    The Day Alone cites EPHESIANS 6:18

    …the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. EPHESIANS 6:18 The test of solitude How can we know whether our time alone is doing its work? Bonhoeffer…

  17. The Key Teachings of George Whitefield · Ochorus Originals

    Intercession Every Christian’s Duty cites EPHESIANS 6:18

    …the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. EPHESIANS 6:18 FOR REFLECTION AND ACTION 1. Begin a written list of people to pray for, following…

  18. The Key Teachings of E. M. Bounds · Ochorus Originals

    Prayerless Praying cites EPHESIANS 6:18

    …the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; EPHESIANS 6:18 He added that a soldier who prays only for himself has misunderstood the war. Selfish…

  19. The Key Teachings of Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Stand cites Ephesians 6:18

    …weapon but with a posture: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18). Nee took this as the point at which the armour is actually worn. Doctrine about warfare…

  20. The Key Teachings of A. B. Simpson · Ochorus Originals

    The Life of Prayer cites EPHESIANS 6:18

    …matter of human exertion. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. EPHESIANS 6:18 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for…

  21. The Ministry of Intercession · Andrew Murray

    Paul a Pattern of Prayer cites Eph. vi. 18

    …whom we trust that He will yet deliver us, ye also helping together by prayer for us.” Eph. vi. 18, 19: “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, for all saints; and…

  22. Morning by Morning · Charles H. Spurgeon

    February cites Ephesians 6:18

    …pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief.” February 6 “Praying always.” (Ephesians 6:18) What multitudes of prayers we have put up from the first moment when we learned to pray.…

  23. How to Pray · R. A. Torrey

    The Importance of Prayer cites Eph. 6:18

    …is, by sleeplessness unto prayer. “Watch” in this passage is the same strong word used in Eph. 6:18, and “always” the same strong phrase “in every season.” The man who spends little time in…

  24. How to Pray · R. A. Torrey

    Praying in the Spirit cites Eph. 6:18

    …seen our dependence upon the Holy Spirit in prayer. This comes out very definitely in Eph. 6:18, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication IN THE SPIRIT,” and in Jude 20…

  25. How to Pray · R. A. Torrey

    When to Pray cites Eph. 6:18

    …temptation really reaches us. 7. In 1 Thess. 5:17 we read, “Pray WITHOUT CEASING,” and in Eph. 6:18, R.V., “praying AT ALL SEASONS.” Our whole life should be a life of prayer. We should…

  26. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    Election cites Ephes. vi. 18

    …on the whole armour of God—take the sword of the Spirit—pray always with all prayer.” (Ephes. vi. 18.) The very Thessalonians whose Election Paul said he “knew,” are the Christians to whom…

  27. The Key in My Hand · Gareth Evans

    Walking Out Your Healing cites Ephesians 6:10-18

    …Him! Walk Out Your Healing Each day, take upon yourself all the armor of God as found in Ephesians 6:10-18. Make this a conscious action, even speaking out as you do it. “I take on the belt of…

  28. The Bondage of the Will · Martin Luther

    Discussion: Part the Second cites Ephes. vi. 10-18

    …crowned except he strive lawfully.” He equips the Ephesians and Thessalonians with arms, Ephes. vi. 10-18. And he glories, himself, that he had “fought the good fight,” 2 Tim. iv. 7.: with many…

  29. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Ephesians 6:10-20

    …righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, Scripture, and prayer. Scriptures to revisit Ephesians 6:10-20; Colossians 2:15; Romans 8:31-39; 1 Peter 5:8-9; James 4:7-8. Reflection 1. Do you tend…

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