Matthew 6:7-9

The Lord's Prayer

⁷ "And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as _b the Gentiles do, for _c they think that they will be heard _d for their many words. ⁸ Do not be like them, _e for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

⁹ _f Pray then like this:
_g "Our Father in heaven,
_h hallowed be _i your name. ₁

1. Cross References
   Matthew 6:32
   For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
   Matthew 5:47
   And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
   
2. Cross References
   1 Kings 18:26
   And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, "O Baal, answer us!" But there was no voice, and no one answered. And they limped around the altar that they had made.
   
3. Cross References
   Proverbs 10:19
   When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
   Ecclesiastes 5:2
   Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.
   
4. Cross References
   Matthew 6:32
   For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
   
5. Cross References
   Matthew 6:9 - 13
   Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
   Luke 11:2 - 4
   And he said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
   
6. Cross References
   Matthew 6:1
   Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
   
7. Cross References
   Isaiah 29:23
   For when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in his midst, they will sanctify my name; they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.
   Luke 1:49
   For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
   1 Peter 3:15
   But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
   
8. Cross References
   John 17:6
   I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word.