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Matthew 6:7 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 6:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
Matthew 6:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 6:7
The warning against 'vain repetitions' (Greek 'battalogeo'—meaningless babbling) condemns mindless, mechanical prayer that multiplies words without heart engagement. The comparison to heathens who think 'they shall be heard for their much speaking' references pagan practices of repetitive incantations designed to manipulate deities. True prayer is personal communion with the Father who knows our needs, not magical formulas to coerce divine action. Quality of relationship matters infinitely more than quantity of words.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 6:7
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“and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven”
“as well as in many words: but you must fear God.”
“and they dressed it”
“for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”
“went away”
“a second time he went away”
“turn your ear”
“all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out”
“God of Israel”
“fell on his face”