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12 Bible verses about Unanswered Prayer KJV

Paul asked three times and got a no with a reason attached. These are the passages about prayers that do not get the answer asked for — including the ones that simply say how long, O Lord.

Each verse is quoted in full — tap a reference to read it in context, see cross references, and study the original words.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 · KJV

For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Isaiah 55:8-9 · KJV

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Psalm 13:1-2 · KJV

How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

Habakkuk 1:2 · KJV

O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save!

Luke 18:1 · KJV

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

James 4:3 · KJV

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

Psalm 40:1 · KJV

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

John 11:6 · KJV

When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.

Romans 8:26 · KJV

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Psalm 62:8 · KJV

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

1 John 5:14 · KJV

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

Psalm 27:14 · KJV

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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