Matthew 6:8

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

World English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

9Pray like this: “‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

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Cross References

Psalms 38:9Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.

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

John 16:23“In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.

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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