Matthew 6:7
Matthew chapter 6 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Context
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.
v.7This passage
v.8Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 9:18
O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies’ sake.
- Ecclesiastes 5:7
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.
- Matthew 26:39
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
- Matthew 26:44
And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.
- 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.
- Acts 19:34
But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.