How many times does the word pray appear in the Gospel of John?

Answer 1

In the New King James Version (NKJV) the Gospel of John contains the words pray, prays or prayer 8 times.

John 14:12

[ The Answered Prayer ] "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

John 14:16

And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-

John 16:26

In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;

John 17:1

[ Jesus Prays for Himself ] Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,

John 17:6

[ Jesus Prays for His Disciples ] "I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.

John 17:9

"I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.

John 17:15

I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.

John 17:20

[ Jesus Prays for All Believers ] "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;