⁵ “And when you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to ^(A)stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners ^[a](B)so that they may be seen by men. ^(C)Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. ⁶ But you, when you pray, ^(D)go into your inner room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and ^(E)your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

⁷ “And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their ^(F)many words. ⁸ Therefore, do not be like them; for ^(G)your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

⁹ “^(H)Pray, then, in this way:

^14 (O)For if you forgive ^[e]others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. ¹⁵ But ^(P)if you do not forgive ^[f]others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.