¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit^(A) on all occasions^(B) with all kinds of prayers and requests.^(C) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying^(D) for all the Lord’s people. ¹⁹ Pray also for me,^(E) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly^(F) make known the mystery^(G) of the gospel, ²⁰ for which I am an ambassador^(H) in chains.^(I) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Instructions on Worship

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,^(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—

¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith^(A) will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins^(B) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.^(C) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.^(D)

¹⁷ Elijah was a human being, even as we are.^(E) He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.^(F)