Matthew 6:6

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

When you pray, go into a room alone and close the door. Pray to your Father in private. He knows what is done in private and will reward you.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:33

He walked in, shut the door, and prayed to the Lord.

Matthew 14:23

Then he went up on a mountain where he could be alone and pray. Later in the evening, he was still there.

Isaiah 65:24

I will answer their prayers before they finish praying.

Acts 9:40

After Peter had sent everyone out of the room, he knelt down and prayed. Then he turned to the body of Dorcas and said, “Tabitha, get up!” The woman opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Isaiah 26:20

Go inside and lock the doors, my people. Hide there for a little while, until the Lord is no longer angry.

Psalm 34:15

If you obey the Lord, he will watch over you and answer your prayers.

Matthew 6:18

Then others won't know you are going without eating. But your Father sees what is done in private, and he will reward you.

Acts 10:9

The next day about noon these men were coming near Joppa. Peter went up on the roof of the house to pray

Matthew 6:4

Then your gift will be given in secret. Your Father knows what is done in secret and will reward you.

Ephesians 3:14

I kneel in prayer to the Father.

Romans 8:5

People who are ruled by their desires think only of themselves. Everyone who is ruled by the Holy Spirit thinks about spiritual things.

Acts 10:30

Cornelius answered: Four days ago at about three o'clock in the afternoon I was praying at home. Suddenly a man in bright clothes stood in front of me.

John 1:48

“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”

John 20:17

Jesus told her, “Don't hold on to me! I have not yet gone to the Father. But tell my disciples I am going to the one who is my Father and my God, as well as your Father and your God.”

Proverbs 25:22

This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads. And the Lord will reward you.