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Matthew 6

Matthew 6:8

The Lord’s Prayer · Matthew 6:5–15
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Translations

Modern
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
Traditional
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Literal
Therefore do not be like them, for your Father knows of what things you have need before your asking Him.
Latin
Nolite ergo assimilari eis: scit enim Pater vester, quid opus sit vobis, antequam petatis eum.

Original

Greek
English
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

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.

Events

Parallels

Luke 11:1–4

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Creation Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Pagans Prayer Reward

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God: Fatherhood of God: Foreknowledge of God: Knowledge of Good Works: Saints: should Avoid Ostentation In Motive: Right, Required Need Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Religion: True Repetitive Prayer The Wisdom of God: Exhibited in Knowing: The Want of Saints