Matthew 6:6

New International Reader's Version

When you pray, go into your room. Close the door and pray to your Father, who can’t be seen. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:33

Elisha went into the room. He shut the door. He was alone with the boy. He prayed to the Lord.

Psalm 34:15

The Lord looks with favor on those who are godly. His ears are open to their cry.

Proverbs 25:22

By doing these things, you will pile up burning coals on his head. And the Lord will reward you.

Isaiah 26:20

My people, go into your houses. Shut the doors behind you. Hide yourselves for a little while. Do it until the Lord’s anger is over.

Isaiah 65:24

Even before they call out to me, I will answer them. While they are still speaking, I will hear them.

Matthew 14:23

After he had sent them away, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone.

Matthew 6:18

Then others will not know that you are fasting. Only your Father, who can’t be seen, will know it. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.

Matthew 6:4

Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.

John 1:48

“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree. I saw you there before Philip called you.”

John 20:17

Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me. I have not yet ascended to the Father. Instead, go to those who believe in me. Tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”

Acts 10:30

Cornelius answered, “Three days ago at this very hour I was in my house praying. It was three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood in front of me.

Acts 10:9

It was about noon the next day. The men were on their journey and were approaching the city. Peter went up on the roof to pray.

Acts 9:40

Peter sent them all out of the room. Then he got down on his knees and prayed. He turned toward the dead woman. He said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes. When she saw Peter, she sat up.

Romans 8:5

So don’t live under the control of sin. If you do, you will think about what sin wants. Live under the control of the Holy Spirit. If you do, you will think about what the Spirit wants.

Ephesians 3:14

I bow in prayer to the Father because of my work among you.