Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 6:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 6:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
Matthew 6:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 6:5
Jesus condemns the hypocrites who 'love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.' Public prayer itself is not wrong (Jesus prayed publicly), but the motive of self-display is condemned. The Greek 'phileo' (love) indicates they delighted in conspicuous piety. Standing was a normal prayer posture, but choosing visible locations revealed pride. Their prayer was not communion with God but performance for human admiration.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 6:5
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“don't sound a trumpet before yourself”
“standing far away”
“forgive”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“I will hide my eyes from you. Yes”
“and you shall go and pray to me”
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.{Proverbs 3:34}”
“he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day”
“and for a pretense make long prayers: these will receive greater condemnation.,Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.,,,,,,,,”