Matthew 6:7
And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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1 Kings 18:26And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped about the altar which was made.
Ecclesiastes 5:7For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.
Matthew 6:32For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Matthew 26:39And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 26:44And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 6:6-9
The Sermon on the Mount. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they… Read the whole commentary →