Matthew 6:7

A Conservative Version

And while praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do, for they think that they will be heard by their much speaking.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:7

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words. But fear thou God.

Matthew 26:44

And when he left them, having gone away again, he prayed a third time, saying again the same statement.

Matthew 6:32

For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that ye need all these things.

Acts 19:34

But after recognizing that he was a Jew, one voice developed from them all, crying out for about two hours, The great Artemis of Ephesians.

Matthew 26:42

Having gone again a second time, he prayed, saying, My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to pass from me, except I drink it, may thy will happen.

Matthew 26:39

And having gone forward a little, he fell on his face praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, may this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I want, but as thou.

Matthew 18:17

And if he is heedless of them, speak to the church. But if he is also heedless of the church, let him be to thee as the heathen and the tax collector.