Matthew 6:8

Therefore be ye not like them: for your Father knoweth what things ye need before ye ask him.

Webster 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

7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

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Cross References

Psalms 38:9LORD, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

Matthew 6:32(For 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 will ask me nothing: Verily, verily, I say to you, Whatever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it 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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