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5.7 | Pray for the Relief of Suffering Churches and Persecuted Christians

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SECTION 5 | Intercession | 5.7 | Pray for the Relief of Suffering Churches and Persecuted Christians

For the relief of suffering churches and the support, comfort, and deliverance of all who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.

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We desire in our prayers to remember those who are in prison for the testimony of Jesus, as in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since we also are in the body. Hebrews 13:3(ESV) O send from on high and rescue them from those who hate them, Psalm 18:16-17(ESV) and bring them out into a broad place. Psalm 18:19(ESV)

O let not the scepter of wickedness rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous should stretch out their hands to do wrong. Psalm 125:3(ESV)

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in days of old, as in the generations of long ago, and make the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed of the Lord to pass over. Isaiah 51:9-10(ESV)

Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, arise now, O LORD, and place them in the safety for which they long. Psalm 12:5(ESV)

O strengthen the endurance and faith of your suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(ESV) that they may wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26(ESV)

O let the year of your redemption come, Isaiah 63:4(ESV) and the year of recompense for the cause of Zion. Isaiah 34:8(ESV)

O that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion; and when the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. Psalm 14:7(ESV)

O let not the downtrodden turn back in shame, but let the poor and needy praise your name. Psalm 74:21(ESV)

Lord, arise and have pity on Zion, and let the time to favor her, the appointed time, come; Psalm 102:13(ESV) indeed, let the LORD build up Zion and appear in his glory. Lord, regard the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:16-17(ESV)

O Lord GOD, please cease: How can Jacob stand, for he is so small? Amos 7:5(ESV) O make your face to shine upon that part of your sanctuary, which is desolate, for your own sake, O Lord. Daniel 9:17(ESV)

Let the groans of the prisoners come before you, and according to your great power, preserve those who for your name’s sake are doomed to die. Psalm 79:11(ESV)

Let those whose teachers have been removed, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of adversity and the water of affliction. Isaiah 30:20(KJV)

I desire in my prayers to remember those who are in prison for the testimony of Jesus, as in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since I also am in the body. Hebrews 13:3(ESV) O send from on high and rescue them from those who hate them, Psalm 18:16-17(ESV) and bring them out into a broad place. Psalm 18:19(ESV)

O let not the scepter of wickedness rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous should stretch out their hands to do wrong. Psalm 125:3(ESV)

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in days of old, as in the generations of long ago, and make the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed of the Lord to pass over. Isaiah 51:9-10(ESV)

Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, arise now, O LORD, and place them in the safety for which they long. Psalm 12:5(ESV)

O strengthen the endurance and faith of your suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(ESV) that they may wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26(ESV)

O let the year of your redemption come, Isaiah 63:4(ESV) and the year of recompense for the cause of Zion. Isaiah 34:8(ESV)

O that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion; and when the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. Psalm 14:7(ESV)

O let not the downtrodden turn back in shame, but let the poor and needy praise your name. Psalm 74:21(ESV)

Lord, arise and have pity on Zion, and let the time to favor her, the appointed time, come; Psalm 102:13(ESV) indeed, let the LORD build up Zion and appear in his glory. Lord, regard the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:16-17(ESV)

O Lord GOD, please cease: How can Jacob stand, for he is so small? Amos 7:5(ESV) O make your face to shine upon that part of your sanctuary, which is desolate, for your own sake, O Lord. Daniel 9:17(ESV)

Let the groans of the prisoners come before you, and according to your great power, preserve those who for your name’s sake are doomed to die. Psalm 79:11(ESV)

Let those whose teachers have been removed, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of adversity and the water of affliction. Isaiah 30:20(KJV)

We desire in our prayers to remember them that are in bonds for the testimony of Jesus, as bound with them, and them which suffer adversity, as being ourselves also in the body. Hebrews 13:3(KJV) O send from above and deliver them from those that hate them, Psalm 18:16-17(KJV) and bring them forth into a large place. Psalm 18:19(KJV)

O let not the rod of the wicked rest upon the lot of the righteous, lest the righteous should put forth their hands unto iniquity. Psalm 125:3(KJV)

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake as in the ancient days, as in the generations of old, and make the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed of the Lord to pass over. Isaiah 51:9-10(KJV)

For the oppression of the poor and the sighing of the needy, now do thou arise, O Lord, and set them in safety from them that puff at them. Psalm 12:5(KJV)

O strengthen the patience and faith of thy suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(KJV) that they may hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26(KJV)

O let the year of thy redeemed come, Isaiah 63:4(KJV) and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion. Isaiah 34:8(KJV)

O that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion; and when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad. Psalm 14:7(KJV)

O let not the oppressed return ashamed, but let the poor and needy praise thy name. Psalm 74:21(KJV)

Lord, arise and have mercy upon Zion, and let the time to favour her, yea, the set time, come; Psalm 102:13(KJV) yea, let the Lord build up Zion and appear in his glory. Lord, regard the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:16-17(KJV)

O Lord God, cease, we beseech thee: By whom shall Jacob arise, for he is small? Amos 7:5(KJV) O cause thy face to shine upon that part of thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake. Daniel 9:17(KJV)

Let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee, and according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou those that for thy name’s sake are appointed to die. Psalm 79:11(KJV)

Let those whose teachers are removed into corners, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of adversity and the water of affliction. Isaiah 30:20(KJV)

I desire in my prayers to remember them that are in bonds for the testimony of Jesus, as bound with them, and them which suffer adversity, as being myself also in the body. Hebrews 13:3(KJV) O send from above and deliver them from those that hate them, Psalm 18:16-17(KJV) and bring them forth into a large place. Psalm 18:19(KJV)

O let not the rod of the wicked rest upon the lot of the righteous, lest the righteous should put forth their hands unto iniquity. Psalm 125:3(KJV)

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake as in the ancient days, as in the generations of old, and make the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed of the Lord to pass over. Isaiah 51:9-10(KJV)

For the oppression of the poor and the sighing of the needy, now do thou arise, O Lord, and set them in safety from them that puff at them. Psalm 12:5(KJV)

O strengthen the patience and faith of thy suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(KJV) that they may hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26(KJV)

O let the year of thy redeemed come, Isaiah 63:4(KJV) and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion. Isaiah 34:8(KJV)

O that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion; and when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad. Psalm 14:7(KJV)

O let not the oppressed return ashamed, but let the poor and needy praise thy name. Psalm 74:21(KJV)

Lord, arise and have mercy upon Zion, and let the time to favour her, yea, the set time, come; Psalm 102:13(KJV) yea, let the Lord build up Zion and appear in his glory. Lord, regard the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:16-17(KJV)

O Lord God, cease, I beseech thee: By whom shall Jacob arise, for he is small? Amos 7:5(KJV) O cause thy face to shine upon that part of thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake. Daniel 9:17(KJV)

Let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee, and according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou those that for thy name’s sake are appointed to die. Psalm 79:11(KJV)

Let those whose teachers are removed into corners, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of adversity and the water of affliction. Isaiah 30:20(KJV)

We desire in our prayers to remember those who are in prison for the testimony of Jesus, as in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since we also are in the body. Hebrews 13:3(NASB) O send from on high and deliver them from those who hate them, Psalm 18:16-17(NASB) and bring them forth into a broad place. Psalm 18:19(NASB)

O let not the scepter of wickedness rest upon the land of the righteous, lest the righteous should put forth their hands to do wrong. Psalm 125:3(NASB)

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake as in the days of old, as in the generations of long ago, and make the depths of the sea a pathway for the redeemed of the Lord to cross over. Isaiah 51:9-10(NASB)

Because of the devastation of the afflicted and the groaning of the needy, arise now, O LORD, and set them in the safety for which they long. Psalm 12:5(NASB)

O strengthen the perseverance and faith of Your suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(NASB) that they may wait silently for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26(NASB)

O let the year of Your redemption come, Isaiah 63:4(NASB) and the year of recompense for the cause of Zion. Isaiah 34:8(NASB)

O that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion; and when the LORD restores His captive people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. Psalm 14:7(NASB)

O let not the oppressed return dishonored, but let the afflicted and needy praise Your name. Psalm 74:21(NASB)

Lord, arise and have compassion on Zion, and let the time to be gracious to her, yes, the appointed time, come; Psalm 102:13(NASB) yes, let the LORD build up Zion and appear in His glory. Lord, regard the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:16-17(NASB)

O Lord GOD, please stop: How can Jacob stand, for he is small? Amos 7:5(NASB) O let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary, for Your sake, O Lord. Daniel 9:17(NASB)

Let the groaning of the prisoners come before You, and according to the greatness of Your power preserve those who for Your name’s sake are doomed to die. Psalm 79:11(NASB)

Let those whose teachers have been removed, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of privation and the water of oppression. Isaiah 30:20(NASB)

I desire in my prayers to remember those who are in prison for the testimony of Jesus, as in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since I too am in the body. Hebrews 13:3(NASB) O send from on high and deliver them from those who hate them, Psalm 18:16-17(NASB) and bring them forth into a broad place. Psalm 18:19(NASB)

O let not the scepter of wickedness rest upon the land of the righteous, lest the righteous should put forth their hands to do wrong. Psalm 125:3(NASB)

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake as in the days of old, as in the generations of long ago, and make the depths of the sea a pathway for the redeemed of the Lord to cross over. Isaiah 51:9-10(NASB)

Because of the devastation of the afflicted and the groaning of the needy, arise now, O LORD, and set them in the safety for which they long. Psalm 12:5(NASB)

O strengthen the perseverance and faith of Your suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(NASB) that they may wait silently for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26(NASB)

O let the year of Your redemption come, Isaiah 63:4(NASB) and the year of recompense for the cause of Zion. Isaiah 34:8(NASB)

O that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion; and when the LORD restores His captive people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. Psalm 14:7(NASB)

O let not the oppressed return dishonored, but let the afflicted and needy praise Your name. Psalm 74:21(NASB)

Lord, arise and have compassion on Zion, and let the time to be gracious to her, yes, the appointed time, come; Psalm 102:13(NASB) yes, let the LORD build up Zion and appear in His glory. Lord, regard the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:16-17(NASB)

O Lord GOD, please stop: How can Jacob stand, for he is small? Amos 7:5(NASB) O let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary, for Your sake, O Lord. Daniel 9:17(NASB)

Let the groaning of the prisoners come before You, and according to the greatness of Your power preserve those who for Your name’s sake are doomed to die. Psalm 79:11(NASB)

Let those whose teachers have been removed, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of privation and the water of oppression. Isaiah 30:20(NASB)

We desire in our prayers to remember those in prison for the testimony of Jesus as if we were their fellow prisoners, and those who are being mistreated as if we ourselves were suffering. Hebrews 13:3(NIV) O reach down from on high and rescue them from their foes, Psalm 18:16-17(NIV) and bring them out into a spacious place. Psalm 18:19(NIV)

O let not the scepter of the wicked remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. Psalm 125:3(NIV)

Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old, and make a road in the depths of the sea so that the redeemed of the LORD might cross over. Isaiah 51:9-10(NIV)

Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, now arise, O LORD, and protect them from those who malign them. Psalm 12:5(NIV)

O strengthen the patient endurance and faithfulness of your suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(NIV) that they may wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentation 3:26(NIV)

O let the year of your redemption come, Isaiah 63:4(NIV) and the year of retribution, to uphold Zion’s cause. Isaiah 34:8(NIV)

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! Psalm 14:7(NIV)

Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name. Psalm 74:21(NIV)

Lord, arise and have compassion on Zion, and let the time to show favor to her, yes, the appointed time, come; Psalm 102:13(NIV) yes, let the Lord rebuild Zion and appear in his glory. Lord, respond to the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their plea. Psalm 102:16-17(NIV)

Sovereign LORD, we beg you, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is so small! Amos 7:5(NIV) For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Daniel 9:17(NIV)

May the groans of the prisoners come before you; by the strength of your arm preserve those who for your name’s sake are condemned to die. Psalm 79:11(NIV)

Let those whose teachers are hidden, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of adversity and the water of affliction. Isaiah 30:20(NIV)

I desire in my prayers to remember those in prison for the testimony of Jesus as if I was their fellow prisoner, and those who are being mistreated as if I myself were suffering. Hebrews 13:3(NIV) O reach down from on high and rescue them from their foes, Psalm 18:16-17(NIV) and bring them out into a spacious place. Psalm 18:19(NIV)

O let not the scepter of the wicked remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. Psalm 125:3(NIV)

Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old, and make a road in the depths of the sea so that the redeemed of the LORD might cross over. Isaiah 51:9-10(NIV)

Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, now arise, O LORD, and protect them from those who malign them. Psalm 12:5(NIV)

O strengthen the patient endurance and faithfulness of your suffering saints, Revelation 13:10(NIV) that they may wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26(NIV)

O let the year of your redemption come, Isaiah 63:4(NIV) and the year of retribution, to uphold Zion’s cause. Isaiah 34:8(NIV)

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! Psalm 14:7(NIV)

Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name. Psalm 74:21(NIV)

Lord, arise and have compassion on Zion, and let the time to show favor to her, yes, the appointed time, come; Psalm 102:13(NIV) yes, let the Lord rebuild Zion and appear in his glory. Lord, respond to the prayer of the destitute and do not despise their plea. Psalm 102:16-17(NIV)

Sovereign LORD, I beg you, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is so small! Amos 7:5(NIV) For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Daniel 9:17(NIV)

May the groans of the prisoners come before you; by the strength of your arm preserve those who for your name’s sake are condemned to die. Psalm 79:11(NIV)

Let those whose teachers are hidden, again see their teachers, though they have the bread of adversity and the water of affliction. Isaiah 30:20(NIV)

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