SinaiMatthew 6:7
World English Bible
In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
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Matthew 6:7 in other translations
And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew 6:7 in context
- 5“When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
- 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.
- 7In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
- 8Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.
- 9Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.