Matthew 6:8
Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
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In Context
9After this manner therefore pray ye. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Cross References
Psalms 38:9Lord, all my desire is before thee; And my groaning is not hid from thee.
Matthew 6:32For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
John 16:23And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.
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 →