Matthew 6:7

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

“And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:7

For when dreams increase, empty words grow many: but do you fear God.

Matthew 26:44

So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.

Matthew 6:32

For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.

Acts 19:34

But when they recognized that he was a Jew, for about two hours they all with one voice cried out, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”

Matthew 26:42

Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done.”

Matthew 26:39

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.”

Matthew 18:17

If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.