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)

Other Translations of Matthew 6:7

But when yee pray, vse not vaine repetitions, as the heathen doe. For they thinke that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Matthew chapter 6

"And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And in your prayer do not make use of the same words again and again, as the Gentiles do: for they have the idea that God will give attention to them because of the number of their words.
- Basic English Bible

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.
- Darby Bible

And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.
- Douay Rheims 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.
- Webster's Bible

And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.
- Weymouth Bible

In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
- World English Bible

But in preiyng nyle yee speke myche, as hethene men doon, for thei gessen that thei ben herd in her myche speche.
- Wycliffe Bible

`And -- praying -- ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,
- Youngs Literal Bible

joann king's comment on 2015-05-29 09:48:53:

NOW I HAVE I KNOW WHAT THAT WORD REPETITION MEANES THANK GOD I KNOW TO DO BETTER IN MY PRAYERING AMEN

Shan's comment on 2015-03-01 15:52:37:

you do have to be very careful in all your prayers to mean what you say, and to say what you mean from your heart. PRAYER WILL CHANGE THINGS

rudolph albert's comment on 2014-03-17 18:45:48:

praying is talking to god my heavenly father so its better to open your heart and talk to him cause he is a good silent listener and he shall bless us accordingly in time to come

ANNETTELINDSAY's comment on 2014-03-03 13:30:02:

When we pray He already knows what we have need of before we ask So if its comming from our hearts it doesn t take a lot of words to express our hearts and what we need long words will not make the outcome better its whatever isin His will will be done

Shanna's comment on 2014-01-21 04:17:51:

The repetition of memorized prayers does not please God. Rather, our we must speak with our heavenly Father from the heart.

Baiyekusi Joshua O's comment on 2013-12-26 03:09:25:

Your personal relationship with God will guide you on what to say & how long to say such words. In sort, we need to be guidede in the spirit. Its my prayer that we may know Him & the power of His ressurection.

GRAHAM's comment on 2012-10-05 10:43:59:

I love, you can really bring conviction to a Catholic, Pentecostal or Muslim and show them that God is not impressed by repetition of words, mantras, and even gibbets, and even with this wonderful verse so many are confused on the issue, may Jesus work in your life John 3:30 - HE must Increase, And I Must Decrease , .......THE ELVENTH HOUR IS AT HAND

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