Matthew 6:7

In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

World English Bible

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 you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

8Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him.

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:26They took the bull which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, “Baal, hear us!” But there was no voice, and nobody answered. They leaped about the altar which was made.

Ecclesiastes 5:7For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words; but you must fear God.

Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Matthew 26:39He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

Matthew 26:44He left them again, 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 →

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