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 recognizing that he is a Jew, there was one voice from all crying out about two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
The heathen
Matthew 6:32
For after all these things the heathen were seeking; for your heavenly Father knoweth that you need all these things.
Matthew 18:17
But if he may not hear them, tell the church: and if indeed he may not hear the church, let him be to thee as a heathen and publican.