Parallel Bible results for "matthew 6:7-8"

Matthew 6:7-8

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7 "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.
7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
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