Genesis 20:17

Good News Translation

Because of what had happened to Sarah, Abraham's wife, the Lord had made it impossible for any woman in Abimelech's palace to have children. So Abraham prayed for Abimelech, and God healed him. He also healed his wife and his slave women, so that they could have children.

Cross References

Genesis 12:17

But because the king had taken Sarai, the Lord sent terrible diseases on him and on the people of his palace.

Genesis 20:7

But now, give the woman back to her husband. He is a prophet, and he will pray for you, so that you will not die. But if you do not give her back, I warn you that you are going to die, you and all your people.”

Genesis 29:31

When the Lord saw that Leah was loved less than Rachel, he made it possible for her to have children, but Rachel remained childless.

Ezra 6:10

This is to be done so that they can offer sacrifices that are acceptable to the God of Heaven and pray for his blessing on me and my sons.

Job 42:8

Now take seven bulls and seven rams to Job and offer them as a sacrifice for yourselves. Job will pray for you, and I will answer his prayer and not disgrace you the way you deserve. You did not speak the truth about me as he did.”

Proverbs 15:29

When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are evil.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.

Isaiah 45:11

The Lord, the holy God of Israel, the one who shapes the future, says: “You have no right to question me about my children or to tell me what I ought to do!

Numbers 12:13

So Moses cried out to the Lord, “O God, heal her!”

Numbers 21:7

The people came to Moses and said, “We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Now pray to the Lord to take these snakes away.” So Moses prayed for the people.

Matthew 21:22

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Acts 3:24

And all the prophets who had a message, including Samuel and those who came after him, also announced what has been happening these days.

Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Pray also for us, friends.

James 5:16

So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.