Matthew 6:8

Do not, however, imitate them; for your Father knows what things you need before ever you ask Him.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

7"And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.

9"In this manner therefore pray: `Our Father who art in Heaven, may Thy name be kept holy;

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Cross References

Matthew 6:32For all these are questions that Gentiles are always asking; but your Heavenly Father knows that you need these things--all of them.

John 16:23You will put no questions to me then. "In most solemn truth I tell you that whatever you ask the Father for in my name He will give 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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