Matthew 6:7

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for the multitude of their words.

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In The King James Version

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

In Context

6But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.

8Be not ye therefore like them; for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:7For in a multitude of dreams is a multitude of vanities; so also in a multitude of 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 came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.

Matthew 26:44And leaving them, he went away again, and prayed the 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 →

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