New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 6:7
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And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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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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ASVAmerican Standard Version
And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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And praying, do not use vain repetitions like the Gentiles, for they think that in their many words they will be heard.
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Matthew 6
5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
6 But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
7 And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
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