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 that he was a Jew, all with one voice for about two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians!
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, 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 do the gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Matthew 18:17
And if he disregard them, tell the matter to the church; but if he disregard the church also, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.