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 saw that he was a Jew they all, with one voice, for about two hours, shouted,

Repetitions

Matthew 26:39
Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, 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 all these are things that the Gentiles are eagerly seeking; for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of them all.
Matthew 18:17
"but if he will not heed the church, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.