^{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.

^{9 Ref} Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

^{7 Ref} `And -- praying -- ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,

^{8 Ref} be ye not therefore like to them, for your Father doth know those things that ye have need of before your asking him;

^{9 Ref} thus therefore pray ye: `Our Father who `art' in the heavens! hallowed be Thy name.