TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Matthew›Matthew 6›Matthew 6:7-8
Matthew 6:7-8 KJV
Matthew · chapter 6 · verses 7–8 · King James Version
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.Matthew 6:7-8 · King James Version
Matthew 6:7-8 in context
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.
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.
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Commentary
Cross references
- Ecclesiastes 5:2-3
- Ecclesiastes 5:7
- 1 Kings 18:26-29
- Matthew 6:32
- Luke 12:30
- Philippians 4:6
- John 16:23-27
- Psalms 38:9
- Psalms 69:17-19
Key words (Strong's)
- heathenethnikosadapted to the genius or customs of a people, peculiar to a people, national, suited to…G1482 →
- knowetheidōto see, to perceive with the eyes, to perceive by any of the senses, to perceive, notice…G1492 →
- Fatherpatērgenerator or male ancestor, either the nearest ancestor father of the corporeal nature…G3962 →
- beforeprobeforeG4253 →
- thinkdokeōto be of opinion, think, suppose, to seem, to be accounted, reputed, it seems to me, I…G1380 →
- heardeisakouōto give heed to, comply with admonition, to obey, to listen to, assent to, a request, to…G1522 →
- prayproseuchomaito offer prayers, to prayG4336 →
- likehomoioōto be made like, to liken, compare, illustrate by comparisonsG3666 →
Topics
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
In prayer we have more immediately to do with God than in giving alms, and therefore are yet more concerned to be sincere, which is what we are here directed to. When thou prayest (Mat 6:5). It is taken for granted that all the disciples of Christ pray. As soon as ever Paul was converted, behold he prayeth.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 5-8