Matthew 6:7
Large quantities of meaningless words and repetition are not acceptable in prayer. The pagans think their gods will hear long and repetitious prayers.
1 Kings 8:26-54
So now, O God of Israel, let your word come true that you promised to my father David, your servant.
1 Kings 18:26-29
So they took the bull that was given them, and made it ready. They cried out to Baal from morning till the middle of the day. They said: O Baal, give ear to us. But there was no voice and no answer. They jumped up and down before the altar they had made.
Ecclesiastes 5:2-3
Do not be in a hurry to talk. Do not be eager to speak in the presence of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the number of your words.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
There is futility and emptiness in many dreams and in many words. Reverence God.
Matthew 18:17
If he will not listen to them, let it come to the attention of the congregation. If he will not listen to the congregation, let him be to you as a heathen and a tax collector.
Daniel 9:18-19
O my God, incline your ear, and hear! Open your eyes, and behold our desolations and the city that is called by your name. We do not present our supplications before you because of our righteous merits, but according to your many mercies.
Matthew 6:32
All people go in search of these things. Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Matthew 26:39
Then he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.
Matthew 26:42
A second time he went away and prayed, saying: Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, your will be done.
Matthew 26:44
He went away to pray a third time, saying the same words.
Acts 19:34
They perceived that he was a Jew and all with one voice shouted for two hours: Great is Artemis of the Ephesians.