Parallel Verses New Living Translation "When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. King James Bible But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Darby Bible Translation 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. World English Bible In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. Young's Literal Translation '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 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible6:7 Use not vain repetitions - To repeat any words without meaning them, is certainly a vain repetition. Therefore we should be extremely careful in all our prayers to mean what we say; and to say only what we mean from the bottom of our hearts. The vain and heathenish repetitions which we are here warned against, are most dangerous, and yet very common; which is a principal cause why so many, who still profess religion, are a disgrace to it. Indeed all the words in the world are not equivalent to one holy desire. And the very best prayers are but vain repetitions, if they are not the language of the heart. Matthew 6:7 Parallel Commentaries Library February 12. "But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and all These Things Shall be Added unto You" (Matt. vi. 33). "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matt. vi. 33). For every heart that is seeking anything from the Lord this is a good watchword. That very thing, or the desire for it, may unconsciously separate you from the Lord, or at least from the singleness of your purpose unto Him. The thing we desire may be a right thing, but we may desire it in a distrusting and selfish spirit. Let us commit it to Him, and not cease to believe for … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Consider the Lilies of the Field 'Thy Kingdom Come' 'Thy Will be Done' Cross References 1 Kings 18:26 So they prepared one of the bulls and placed it on the altar. Then they called on the name of Baal from morning until noontime, shouting, "O Baal, answer us!" But there was no reply of any kind. Then they danced, hobbling around the altar they had made. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Don't make rash promises, and don't be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. Jump to Previous Babbling Empty Expect Gentiles Heap Heard Heathen Idea Meaningless Multitude Nations Needless Prayer Praying Repetition Speaking Suppose Think Use Vain WordsJump to Next Babbling Empty Expect Gentiles Heap Heard Heathen Idea Meaningless Multitude Nations Needless Prayer Praying Repetition Speaking Suppose Think Use Vain WordsLinks Matthew 6:7 NIVMatthew 6:7 NLT Matthew 6:7 ESV Matthew 6:7 NASB Matthew 6:7 KJV Matthew 6:7 Bible Apps Matthew 6:7 Biblia Paralela Matthew 6:7 Chinese Bible Matthew 6:7 French Bible Matthew 6:7 German Bible Matthew 6:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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