Matthew 6:7

Matthew 6:7 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7 “And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7 “And when you pray, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. [1 Kin 18:25-29]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

7And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

7Also when ye pray, vse no vaine repetitions as the Heathen: for they thinke to be heard for their much babbling.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

7In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7When you pray, do not keep talking on and on. That is what ungodly people do. They think they will be heard because they talk a lot.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

7When you pray, do not say the same words many times. People who do not believe in God do that. They use many words that mean nothing. They think that when they pray like that, their gods will hear them.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

7And—praying—you may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their speaking much they will be heard,

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