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But the sons of Israel, when they saw the multitude of them, prostrated themselves upon the ground, scattering ashes over their heads, praying with one accord that the God of Israel would show his mercy upon his people. (Judith 7, 4)
In truth, Judith was praying to the Lord as she crossed through the gates, she and her handmaid. (Judith 10, 10)
And Judith stood in front of the bed, praying with tears, and her lips moved in silence, (Judith 13, 6)
And now, in this place, we are praying for you. (2 Maccabees 1, 6)
And when the high priest was praying, the same youths, dressed in the same clothing, were standing by Heliodorus, and they said: “Give thanks to Onias the priest, for it is on his behalf that the Lord has granted life to you. (2 Maccabees 3, 33)
Indeed, fighting with their hands, but praying to the Lord with their hearts, they struck down no less than thirty-five thousand, being delighted by the presence of God. (2 Maccabees 15, 27)
Let nothing impede you from praying always. And then you will not dread to be justified, even unto death. For the reward of God dwells in eternity. (Ecclesiasticus 18, 22)
Therefore, these men, inquiring diligently, discovered that Daniel was praying and making supplication to his God. (Daniel 6, 11)
And while I was still speaking and praying and confessing my sins, and the sins of my people, Israel, and offering my prayers in the sight of my God, on behalf of the holy mountain of my God, (Daniel 9, 20)
And when praying, do not choose many words, as the pagans do. For they think that by their excess of words they might be heeded. (Matthew 6, 7)
Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! For you consume the houses of widows, praying long prayers. Because of this, you shall receive the greater judgment. (Matthew 23, 14)
And continuing on a little further, he fell prostrate on his face, praying and saying: “My Father, if it is possible, let this chalice pass away from me. Yet truly, let it not be as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew 26, 39)