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

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32 For it is the gentiles who seek all these things, and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

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30 For it is the nations[a] of the world that seek all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.(A)

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  1. 12.30 Or gentiles

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.(A)

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23 On that day you will ask nothing of me.[a] Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.[b] 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.(A)

Peace for the Disciples

25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but will tell you plainly of the Father. 26 On that day you will ask in my name. I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf, 27 for the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.[c](B)

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  1. 16.23 Or will ask me no question
  2. 16.23 Other ancient authorities read Father, he will give it to you in my name
  3. 16.27 Other ancient authorities read the Father

17 Do not hide your face from your servant,
    for I am in distress—make haste to answer me.(A)
18 Draw near to me; redeem me;
    set me free because of my enemies.

19 You know the insults I receive
    and my shame and dishonor;
    my foes are all known to you.(B)

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O Lord, all my longing is known to you;
    my sighing is not hidden from you.(A)

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