Matthew 6:7
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions,.... Saying the same things over and over again,
as the Heathens do, as the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Use not vain repetitions - The original word here is supposed to be derived from the name of a Greek poet, who made long…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 6:5-8
In prayer we have more immediately to do with God than in giving alms, and therefore are yet more concerned to be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
use not vain repetitions It is not the length of time spent in prayer or the fervent or reasonable repetition of forms…
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