Matthew 6:7

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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 thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.

8be not ye therefore like them; for your Father knoweth what ye have need of before ye ask Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:32(things which the heathens are so inquisitive after) for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these.

Matthew 26:39And going a little farther, He prostrated himself, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Matthew 26:44And He left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, to the same effect.

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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