Matthew 6:5
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus teaches his disciples not to worry about daily needs but to seek God's kingdom first. He warns that the heart is the measure of a person's life and that covetousness is a sin. The passage also includes the parable of the mustard seed and the teaching that true blessings come from God.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 7:7Matthew 7:8Matthew 9:38Matthew 21:22Psalms 5:2Psalms 55:17Proverbs 15:8Isaiah 55:6Isaiah 55:7Jeremiah 29:12Daniel 6:10Daniel 9:4
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 6:2Luke 6:32Psalms 58:11Matthew 5:46Matthew 6:16Hosea 3:1