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Matthew 6:8
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Do not be like them, 1for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Matthew 6:8 Meaning and Commentary
Matthew 6:8
Be not ye therefore like unto them
. Do not be imitators of them, and follow their ways, who have only the dim light of nature to guide them; it would be shameful in you to do as they do, when you have a divine revelation for your direction; and especially, because
your Father knoweth what things ye have need of before ye ask him;
and therefore have no need to make use of many words, or much speaking, or long prayers. The omniscience of God is a considerable argument, and a great encouragement to prayer; he knows our persons and our wants before hand; and as he is able to help us, we have reason to believe he will; especially since he stands in the relation of a Father to us.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Matthew 6:8 In-Context
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But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
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"And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
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Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
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Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
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Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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- 1. ver. 32
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