Matthew 6:7
When you pray, do not make useless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.
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8Therefore, do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him.
Cross References
1 Kings 18:26They took the bull that was given to them and prepared it, and they called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “Baal, hear us.” But there was no voice, nor anyone who answered. They danced around the altar they had made.
Ecclesiastes 5:7For in many dreams, as in many words, there is meaningless vapor. So fear God.
Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles search for these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Matthew 26:39He went a little farther, fell on his face, and prayed. He said, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you will.”
Matthew 26:44So leaving them again, he went away and prayed a third time, saying 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 →