Matthew 6:7
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Matthew 6:7 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
When praying, do not repeat the same words over and over again, as is done by the Gentiles, who think that by using many words they will obtain a hearing.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wenn ihr aber betet, sollt ihr nicht plappern wie die von den Nationen; denn sie meinen, daß sie um ihres vielen Redens willen werden erhört werden.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Y orando, no seáis prolijos, como los Gentiles; que piensan que por su parlería serán oídos.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
E quando orardes, não façais repetições inúteis como os gentios, que pensam que por muito falarem serão ouvidos.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
E, quando orardes, não façais repetições inúteis, como fazem os gentios; pois eles pensam que serão ouvidos por causa de suas muitas palavras.
📖 Matthew 6:7 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.
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