Matthew 6:5

Matthew chapter 6 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when ye pray, ye 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 of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Context

v.4that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

v.5This passage

v.6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

James 5:15
and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.
Matthew 6:16
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
Job 27:8
For what is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, When God taketh away his soul?
Colossians 4:2
Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray.
Luke 20:47
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.