Matthew 6:7

Translations

Modern

And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.

Traditional

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Literal

And praying, do not use vain repetitions like the Gentiles, for they think that in their many words they will be heard.

Latin

Orantes autem, nolite multum loqui, sicut ethnici, putant enim quod in multiloquio suo exaudiantur.

Original

Greek

English

And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.

Notes

Matthew 6:7–8

God cannot be persuaded by repeating words over and over. The Lord’s Prayer is a simple and authoritative model (Matthew 6:9–13), unlike the lengthy prayers of pagans.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Citizenship in the Kingdom Jesus’ Prayers Pure Worship Religious Hypocrisy

Events

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

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Matthew 6:7

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