Matthew 6:7

King James Version (KJV)

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

Open in Mac app

In context

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

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.

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Read the whole of Matthew 6

Matthew 6:7 in every translation

KJV King James Version: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
WEB World English Bible: In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
ASV American Standard Version: And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: 'And — praying — ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,
DBY Darby Translation: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.
WBS Webster Bible: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.