Brethren, pray for us.
Parallel translations
- WEB Brothers, pray for us.
- BSB Brothers, pray for us as well.
- 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 1:19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
- Heb 13:18–19Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
- Phlm 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
- 2 Cor 1:11Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
- Eph 6:18–20Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
- Col 4:3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
- Rom 15:30Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
- 2 Th 3:1–3Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
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