^{6 Ref} But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

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

^{8 Ref} Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

^{6 Ref} But you, when you pray, enter into your inner chamber, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

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

^{8 Ref} Therefore don't be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.