Matthew 6:5

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Summary

And 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.

When

Thou shalt not

Bible References

When

“Keep asking,

and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

And if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Pay attention to the sound of my cry,
my King and my God,
for I pray to You.

I complain and groan morning, noon, and night,
and He hears my voice.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Seek the Lord while He may be found;
call to Him while He is near.

You will call to Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed:

Ah, Lord—the great and awe-inspiring God who keeps His gracious covenant with those who love Him and keep His commands—

He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:

Until now you have asked for nothing in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

Pray constantly.

The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will restore him to health; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Thou shalt not

So whenever you give to the poor, don’t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward!

[“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows’ houses and make long prayers just for show. This is why you will receive a harsher punishment.]

For what hope does the godless man have when he is cut off,
when God takes away his life?

When you lift up your hands in prayer,
I will refuse to look at you;
even if you offer countless prayers,
I will not listen.
Your hands are covered with blood.

“Two men went up to the temple complex to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

They devour widows’ houses and say long prayers just for show. These will receive greater punishment.”