Matthew 6:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 6:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 6:7 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much sp..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 6:7 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Matthew 6:7 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 6:7
“But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: think...: Heb. remember me with thee”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:7: pray, use, think
“And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:7: pray, use, heard
“And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:7: pray, use, heard
“Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:7: pray, use, heard
“And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 6:7: pray, use, heard
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