Matthew 6:5-8
King James Version
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3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:Select Matthew 6:3
4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.Select Matthew 6:4
5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.Select Matthew 6:5
6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.Select Matthew 6:6
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.Select Matthew 6:7
8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.Select Matthew 6:8
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.Select Matthew 6:9
10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Select Matthew 6:10
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6:5 “When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
6:6 But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
6:7 In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
6:8 Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.
ASV
6:5 And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.
6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.
6:7 And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
6:8 Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
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