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Pray for them vs Pray for both

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Pray for them' is used when referring to a group of people or individuals, while 'Pray for both' is used when specifically referring to two people or things. The choice between the two depends on the number of entities being prayed for.

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Pray for them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a group of people or individuals.

This phrase is used when asking someone to pray for a group of people or individuals. It is a common expression of support and goodwill.

Examples:

Let's pray for them during this difficult time.
I always pray for them before they go on stage.
We should pray for them to find peace and comfort.
She asked her friends to pray for them as they faced a challenging situation.
It's important to pray for them when they are going through tough times.

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All I can do is pray for them, especially the unbaptized ones, wherever they may go.
"Tell them I think of them by day, pray for them by night."
But... I'll pray for them to be happy.
Pray for them as He would.
I'll pray for them in the chapel not here.
I don't even pray for them anymore.
Those who suffer and in his hearts are full of tears... we'll pray for them.
I love them and pray for them.
If so, can you pray for them with all your soul?
"and pray for them that smite you."
I promised someone I'd pray for them, and then I realized it would be hypocritical coming from me but not from you.
They were buried in East cemetery Go there and pray for them

Alternatives:

Pray for those in need
Offer prayers for them
Keep them in your prayers
Send your prayers to them
Include them in your prayers

Pray for both

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when specifically referring to two people or things.

This phrase is used when asking someone to pray for two specific entities. It is a more specific version of 'pray for them' when the focus is on two individuals or objects.

Examples:

Let's pray for both of them to have a successful surgery.
I will pray for both of you to find peace and happiness.
We should pray for both options to be considered carefully.
She asked her family to pray for both her and her sister during the difficult time.
It's important to pray for both of them as they embark on this new journey.

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And pray, for both our sakes, that I'm successful in reviving her.
And we'll both pray for Mrs. Ellsworth
Then, we must try them both and pray for guidance.
But I pray you both possess the people in Messina here how innocent she died.
I am sure you both pray, as I do that all this has not been in vain.
But, I pray you both, possess the people in Messina here how innocent she died, and if your love can labor ought in sad invention, hang her an epitaph upon her tomb and sing it to her bones.
Please pray for our children and our family.
Confess your unholy nature and pray for divine forgiveness.
I will pray for your reconciliation.
Be careful what you pray for Cardinal, if you pray for war.
He said, "you got to pray that Vic doesn't tell anyone for both your sakes'."
I know she is come to pray for your foul sin.
And dear lord, we'd also like to pray for Amanda.
We should pray for their safety.
Then we must pray for a resolution with the unions.
I still pray for you, Kai.
But whilst I pray for the poor departed, that building comes down today.
I'll pray for you, David.
I've come to pray for baby Daniel.
I pray for his commands and I obey.

Alternatives:

Pray for the two of them
Offer prayers for both
Keep both in your prayers
Send your prayers to both
Include both in your prayers

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