Matthew 6:5-7
1599 Geneva Bible
5 [a]And when thou prayest, be not as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, because they would be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
6 But when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber: and when thou hast shut thy door, pray unto thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
7 Also when ye pray, use no [b]vain repetitions as the Heathen: for they think to be heard for their much babbling.
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- Matthew 6:5 He reprehendeth two foul faults in prayer, ambition, and vain babbling.
- Matthew 6:7 Long prayers are not condemned, but vain needless, and superstitious.
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