In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, *My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.*
Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, *My Father, if this cup can't pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.*
He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out, *Great is Artemis of the Efesim!*