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 will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 9:38
"therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to thrust forth laborers into his harvest field."
Matthew 21:22
"and everything that you ask for in your prayers you shall have, if you believe."
Luke 18:1
He also taught them by a parable how they ought always to pray and never to lose heart.
John 16:24
Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Ephesians 6:18
Continue to pray at all times, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for it with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Colossians 4:2
Be unwearied in prayer, and keep awake in it when giving thanks.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
James 5:15
and the prayer of faith will restore the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, it will be forgiven him.

Thou shalt not

Matthew 6:2
"And whatever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets, in order that men may praise them. In solemn truth I tell you they already have their reward in full.
Matthew 23:14
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Luke 18:10
"Two men are going up to the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, the other a tax-gatherer.
Luke 20:47
"but they devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. These shall receive severer condemnation."