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.
Use
Repetitions
The heathen
Bible References
Use
Acts 19:34
But as soon as they saw that he was a Jew, a shout went up from them all as the shout of one man, lasting for two hours: "Great Artemis of Ephesus!"
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
Then He walked on a few steps and threw Himself upon His face, and in this attitude continued to pray, and say, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass by me; and yet, I pray, not what I want but what you want."
The heathen
Matthew 6:32
For the heathen are greedily pursuing all such things; and surely your heavenly Father well knows that you need them all.
Matthew 18:17
And if he refuses to listen to the church, treat him as a heathen and as a tax-collector.