Matthew 6:7-8 But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.… I. LET US endeavour to explain THE NATURE OF THE EVILS HERE FORBIDDEN. 1. Vain repetitions. 2. Much speaking. 3. Undue length. II. THE REASON on which the admonition is founded. 1. The condition supposed — a needy one — hence they pray. 2. The privilege afforded — we may ask for supplies. 3. The omniscience declared. 4. The argument which this perfection of the Almighty supplies. Hence prayer like the heathen unnecessary. (J. E. Good.) Parallel Verses 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. |
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