Do you have to say amen at the end of a prayer?

Question:

Does the Bible say you must say amen at the end of a prayer?

Answer:

Many prayers are recorded in the Bible, but not all end with "Amen."

  • Hannah's prayer in I Samuel 2:1-10
  • Solomon's prayer in I Kings 8:23-53
  • Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9:4-19
  • Jesus' prayer in John 17:1-26

Thus, it is not required. For the meaning of Amen, see the lesson "Amen."