Matthew 6:5
“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
What does Matthew 6:5 mean?
Matthew 6:5 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible says, "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have…
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In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ addresses the heart and attitude we should possess when engaging in prayer. The command found in Matthew 6:5, "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ found in Matthew 6:5, where He teaches us, "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the…
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