Matthew 6:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
Matthew 6:7 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Matthew 6:7 in 6 Bible Translations
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Matthew 6:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.”
Matthew 6:7 — World English Bible
Matthew 6:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. ”
Matthew 6:7 — American Standard Version
Matthew 6:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“`And--praying--ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,”
Matthew 6:7 — Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 6:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking. ”
Matthew 6:7 — Darby Translation
Matthew 6:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Also when ye pray, vse no vaine repetitions as the Heathen: for they thinke to be heard for their much babbling.”
Matthew 6:7 — Geneva Bible
Matthew 6:7 in Context — Matthew 6
5 And 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.
6 But 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.
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
What Does Matthew 6:7 Mean?
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