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 it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 9:38
therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest, that He would send out laborers into his harvest.
Matthew 21:22
And all things whatsoever ye ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Luke 18:1
And He spake also a parable to them, to shew that men ought always to pray, and not to faint:
John 16:24
Hitherto ye have asked for nothing in my name: ask and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Ephesians 6:18
praying at all seasons with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and intercession for all the saints;
Colossians 4:2
Persevere in prayer, and be watchful in it, with thanksgiving.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray continually.
James 5:15
and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

Thou shalt not

Matthew 6:2
Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, do not proclaim it abroad, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may be applauded by men. Verily I tell you, they have their reward.
Matthew 23:14
Wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites; for ye devour widows houses, and for a cover make long prayers: therefore ye shall receive the heavier judgement.
Luke 18:10
Two men went up to the temple to pray; the one a pharisee and the other a publican.
Luke 20:47
who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive a heavier sentence.