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Matthew 6:6-9

6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,

Cross References for Matthew 6:6-9

Isaiah 26:20 - Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut the doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little whi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:20

Psalms 34:15 - The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; Click to read the verse Psalms 34:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:15

Isaiah 65:24 - Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:24

Acts 10:30 - Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afte... Click to read the verse Acts 10:30 Click to read the verse Acts 10:30

Matthew 6:9 - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:9

Psalms 19:11 - By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Click to read the verse Psalms 19:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:11

Acts 10:9 - Peter’s Vision About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the c... Click to read the verse Acts 10:9 Click to read the verse Acts 10:9

1 Thessalonians 3:11 - Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:11

Luke 6:12 - The Twelve Apostles One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the n... Click to read the verse Luke 6:12 Click to read the verse Luke 6:12

Acts 9:40 - Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward t... Click to read the verse Acts 9:40 Click to read the verse Acts 9:40

Ephesians 3:14 - A Prayer for the Ephesians For this reason I kneel before the Father, Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:14

Matthew 14:23 - After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came... Click to read the verse Matthew 14:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:23

Isaiah 38:2 - Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:2

2 Kings 4:4 - Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as e... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:4

2 Kings 4:33 - He went in, shut the door on the two of them and prayed to the Lord. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:33 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:33

2 Kings 20:2 - Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:2 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:2

2 Chronicles 15:7 - But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:7

Matthew 6:18 - so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is uns... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:18

Matthew 6:4 - so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will r... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:4

John 1:48 - “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under th... Click to read the verse John 1:48 Click to read the verse John 1:48

John 20:17 - Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my ... Click to read the verse John 20:17 Click to read the verse John 20:17

Mark 6:46 - After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. Click to read the verse Mark 6:46 Click to read the verse Mark 6:46

Genesis 32:24-29 - So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:24-29 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:24-29

Matthew 26:36-39 - Gethsemane Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:36-39 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:36-39

Romans 8:5 - Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires;... Click to read the verse Romans 8:5 Click to read the verse Romans 8:5

Matthew 10:41 - Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and anyo... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:41 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:41

Matthew 20:14 - Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you. Click to read the verse Matthew 20:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:14