Matthew 6:7

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 6:7

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And when praying, do not choose many words, as the pagans do. For they think that by their excess of words they might be heeded.

ERV

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

NHEB

And in praying, do not use vain repetitions, as the unbelievers do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

SMT

And praying, talk ye not vainly as the nations; for they think that by their profaneness of speech they shall be listened to.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 6:7

ButG1161ConjunctionwhenyeprayG4336Verb useG945Verb notG3361vainrepetitionsG945Verb asG5618AdverbtheheathenG1482Noun MasculinedoforG1063ConjunctiontheythinkG1380Verb thatG3754ConjunctiontheyshallbeheardG1522Verb forG1722Preposition theirG846muchspeakingG4180Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 6:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 6:7

Summary

Avoid meaningless repetition in prayer communication.

Event

Warning against vain prayer repetitions

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD