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 knowing that he was a Jew, there was one voice from all, for about two hours, crying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
And going forward a little, he fell on his face, and prayed and said, My Father, if it is possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou wilt.
The heathen
Matthew 6:32
For after all these things the gentiles seek; and your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Matthew 18:17
and if he will not hear them, tell the assembly; and if he will not hear the assembly, let him be to you as a gentile and a publican.