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"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
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But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
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"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
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Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
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Pray then like this: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.