Matthew 6:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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 he will reward you.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:33

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

Psalm 34:15

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

Proverbs 25:22

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

Isaiah 26:20

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

Isaiah 65:24

I will answer their prayers before they finish praying.

Matthew 14:23

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

Matthew 6:18

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

Matthew 6:4

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

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 that I am going to the one who is my Father and my God, as well as your Father and your God.”

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.

Acts 10:9

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

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.

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.

Ephesians 3:14

I kneel in prayer to the Father.