Brothers, pray for us as well.
Parallel translations
- WEB Brothers, pray for us.
- KJV Brethren, pray for us.
- NKJV Brethren, pray for us.
- NASB Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
- NLT Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us.
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Quick answer
Paul asks the church to pray for him and his fellow missionaries.
Overview
Even an apostle depends on the prayers of ordinary believers, modeling humble mutual reliance within the body of Christ. This brief request reflects the partnership of the whole church in advancing the gospel. It reminds every Christian that intercession for gospel ministers is a real and needed service.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Phil 1:19because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
- Heb 13:18–19Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- Phlm 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- 2 Cor 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- Eph 6:18–20Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
- Col 4:3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
- Rom 15:30Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- 2 Th 3:1–3Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
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