Matthew 6:7 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

Matthew 6:7

7 But when ye pray, use not vain ^arepetitions, as the ^bheathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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a Eccl. 5:2

2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy ^dwords be few.

a Alma 31:20

20 For behold, every man did go forth and offer up these same ^aprayers.

a 3 Ne. 19:24

24 And it came to pass that when Jesus had thus prayed unto the Father, he came unto his disciples, and behold, they did still continue, without ceasing, to pray unto him; and they did not ^amultiply many words, for it was given unto them what they should pray, and they were filled with desire.

b TG Heathen

Incoming Footnotes ?

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Thomas S. Monson, GC, Oct. 2014
(Matt. 6:1-34)

Stanley G. Ellis, GC, Apr. 2013
(Matt. 6:5-13)

Russell M. Nelson, GC, Apr. 2009
(Matt. 6:7)

William W. Parmley, GC, Oct. 2003
(Matt. 6:1-34)

Russell M. Nelson, GC, Apr. 2003
(Matt. 6:7)

Dallin H. Oaks, GC, Apr. 1993
(Matt. 6:7)

Thomas S. Monson, GC, Apr. 1984
(Matt. 6:5-7,9-13)

Spencer W. Kimball, GC, Oct. 1977
(Matt. 6:7-13)

N. Eldon Tanner, GC, Apr. 1974
(Matt. 6:5-7,9-13)