Scope of Prayer

"Whatever you ask in my name I will do it, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14: 13 – 14)

"Whatever: the scope of prayer.

Ask: The condition of prayer.

In my name: The ground of prayer. This involves at least two things:

1. Praying in the authority Christ gives (Cf Matthew 28: 19, Acts 3: 6)
   
2. Praying in union with him, so that one does not pray outside his will.
   

That the Father may be glorified in the Son: The purpose of prayer."

(The Wycliffe Bible Commentary)