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 you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers for his harvest.

And all things whatever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye will receive.

And he spoke a parable to them to show that they ought to pray always, and not be fainthearted:

Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name; ask, and ye will receive, that your joy may be made full.

praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,

Persevere in prayer, being watchful therein with thanksgiving;

Pray without ceasing;

And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; even if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.

Thou shalt not

Therefore when thou doest alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward.

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Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

who devour widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. These will receive a far greater condemnation.