Matthew 6:7-9
Living Bible
7-8 “Don’t recite the same prayer over and over as the heathen do, who think prayers are answered only by repeating them again and again. Remember, your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
9 “Pray along these lines: ‘Our Father in heaven, we honor your holy name.
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Matthew 6:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 “And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their (A)many words. 8 So do not be like them; for (B)your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
The Lord’s Prayer
9 “(C)Pray, then, in this way:
‘Our Father, who is in heaven,
[a]Hallowed be Your name.
Footnotes
- Matthew 6:9 I.e., treated as sacred or holy
Matthew 6:7-9
New King James Version
7 And when you pray, (A)do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. (B)For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father (C)knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this (D)manner, therefore, pray:
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