Matthew 6:7
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 6
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”Matthew 6:7
What Does Matthew 6:7 Mean?
Matthew 6:7 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prayer.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Matthew 6:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 5:2“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 words be few.”Ecclesiastes 5:7“For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.”1 Kings 18:26“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.”Matthew 6:32“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”Mark 7:7“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”Matthew 26:44“And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.”Jeremiah 10:3“For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.”Daniel 9:18“O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.”Matthew 26:42“He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.”Isaiah 1:15“And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.”Acts 19:34“But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.”1 Kings 8:26“And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.”Matthew 26:39“And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”Mark 14:39“And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.”Job 35:13“Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.”Mark 12:40“Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.”Matthew 18:17“And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.”
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