Matthew 6:7

When you pray, be not verbose, as the heathen are: for they think they shall be heard for their loquaciousness.

Matthew 18:17

if he does not relent, tell it to the church: but if he is not moved by the church, show him no more regard than you would to a pagan or a publican.

Matthew 6:32

things which the Gentiles are so thoughtful about, and which your heavenly Father knows that you want.

Matthew 26:39

Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

Matthew 26:42

again, he went away the second time, and prayed thus, "O my father, if I cannot avoid drinking this cup, thy will be done."

Matthew 26:44

then he left them once more, and went to prayers the third time, using the same words.

Acts 19:34

but when they knew he was a Jew, they cry'd out one and all for the space of two hours, "great is Diana of the Ephesians."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Repetitions

Bible References

Use

Acts 19:34
but when they knew he was a Jew, they cry'd out one and all for the space of two hours, "great is Diana of the Ephesians."

Repetitions

Matthew 26:39
Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

The heathen

Matthew 6:32
things which the Gentiles are so thoughtful about, and which your heavenly Father knows that you want.
Matthew 18:17
if he does not relent, tell it to the church: but if he is not moved by the church, show him no more regard than you would to a pagan or a publican.