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
No sooner, however, did they see that he was a Jew, than there arose from them all one roar of shouting, lasting about two hours. "Great is the Ephesian Diana," they said.
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. "My Father," He said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest."
The heathen
Matthew 6:32
For all these are questions that Gentiles are always asking; but your Heavenly Father knows that you need these things--all of them.
Matthew 18:17
If he refuses to hear them, appeal to the Church; and if he refuses to hear even the Church, regard him just as you regard a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.