Why did Jesus pray if He was God?

Why did Jesus pray if He was God?

By The Context Bible team on June 3, 2026

The Gospels show Jesus praying often — at His baptism, before choosing the Twelve, in Gethsemane. If He is God, why does He pray to God? A careful look at what prayer is, what the Son's relationship with the Father is, and why Jesus' prayer life is the most important model we have.