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, they all cried out with one voice, for near two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
Repetitions
Matthew 26:39
And going a little farther, He prostrated himself, and prayed, saying, 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
(things which the heathens are so inquisitive after) for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these.
Matthew 18:17
And if he disregard them, tell it to the church: but if he disregard the church too, let him be unto thee as an heathen and a publican.