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

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."

Then he told them a parable, to show that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

pray without ceasing,

and the prayer offered in faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Thou shalt not

"Thus, when you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

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

who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."