Matthew 6:6
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 6
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”Matthew 6:6
What Does Matthew 6:6 Mean?
Matthew 6:6 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prayer.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 6:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 26:20“Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.”2 Kings 4:33“He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.”Matthew 14:23“And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.”Isaiah 65:24“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”Psalms 34:15“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”Acts 9:40“But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.”Luke 11:2“And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”Matthew 6:18“That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”Matthew 26:36“Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.”Matthew 6:4“That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”Acts 10:9“On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:”Ephesians 3:14“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,”Genesis 32:24“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”2 Chronicles 15:7“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”Acts 10:30“And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,”Romans 8:5“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”Luke 6:12“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”Matthew 6:9“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”John 1:48“Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.”Mark 6:46“And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.”
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