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 when they knew he was a Jew, one shout burst from all, crying for about the space of two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
The heathen
Matthew 6:32
(for after all these things the heathen seek:) and your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of them all.
Matthew 18:17
But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if he disregard the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a publican.