Mark 11:25

"Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the power of faith in prayer. Jesus encourages believers to trust fully in God's provision and response when they pray, teaching that genuine belief can lead to the fulfillment of their requests.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. And when ye stand praying. When ye pray. It seems that the posture in prayer was sometimes standing and sometimes kneeling. God looks upon the heart rather than upon our position in worship; and if the heart be right, any posture may be proper. It cannot be doubted, however, that in private, in the family, and wherever it can be conveniently done, the kneeling posture is more proper, as expressing more humility and reverence, and more in accordance with Scripture examples, Compare Ps 95:6; 2 Ch 6:13; Da 6:10; Lu 22:41; Ac 7:60; 9:40.

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