Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

Bible References

When

Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
Matthew 9:38
entreat therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth labourers into his harvest.
Matthew 21:22
and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.
Luke 18:1
Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.
John 16:24
hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be compleat.
Ephesians 6:18
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:
Colossians 4:2
Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray upon all occasions.
James 5:15
the prayer that proceeds from faith, shall save the sick; the Lord will raise him up, and his sins that may have been the occasion, shall be forgiven.

Thou shalt not

Matthew 6:2
therefore, when you give alms, do not make a proclamation of it as the hypocrites do, in their publick assemblies by sound of trumpet, that they may have the applause of men. for I assure you, they have their reward.
Matthew 23:14
wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, who shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye not only refuse to go in your selves, but hinder those that would.
Luke 18:10
two men went to the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, the other a Publican.
Luke 20:47
who under the pretext of their long prayers devour the fortunes of widows. wherefore they shall be punish'd with greater severity.