rGen. 18:23-32; 20:17; Num. 11:2; 1 Kgs. 13:6; 17:22; 2 Kgs. 4:33; 19:15-20; 20:2-5; Job 42:8; Prov. 15:29
uSee 1 Thess. 4:4
wSee Rom. 12:16
1 Timothy 2:8
8I desire then that ain every place the men should pray, blifting choly hands without anger or quarreling;James 3:13-18
Wisdom from Above
13Who is wise and understanding among you? dBy his good conduct let him show his works ein the meekness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter fjealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15This is not gthe wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, hdemonic. 16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17But ithe wisdom from above is first pure, then jpeaceable, gentle, open to reason, kfull of mercy and good fruits, limpartial and msincere. 18And na harvest of righteousness ois sown in peace by those who make peace.James 5:16
16Therefore, pconfess your sins to one another and pray for one another, qthat you may be healed. rThe prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. ▼▼Or The effective prayer of a righteous person has great power
1 Peter 3:7-8
7Likewise, thusbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker uvessel, since they are heirs with you ▼▼Some manuscripts since you are joint heirs
of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake
8Finally, all of you, whave unity of mind, sympathy, xbrotherly love, ya tender heart, and za humble mind.
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