Matthew 6:7 | |
NASB: "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. (NASB ©1995) GWT: "When you pray, don't ramble like heathens who think they'll be heard if they talk a lot. (GOD'S WORD®) 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. ASV: And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. BBE: And in your prayer do not make use of the same words again and again, as the Gentiles do: for they have the idea that God will give attention to them because of the number of their words. DBY: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking. WEY: "And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words. WBS: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. WEB: In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. YLT: 'And -- praying -- ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard, | |
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