Use not vain repetitions (μη βατταλογησητε). Used of stammerers who repeat the words, then mere babbling or chattering, empty repe…

Use not vain repetitions. The original word here is supposed to be derived from the name of a Greek poet, who made long and weary verses, …

Use not vain repetitions — The Greek word has a force that is only weakly conveyed in the English translation. The term is formed …

Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to th…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Just as the hypocrites are accustomed to positioning themselves so they can be seen when they pray, whos…

Matthew 6:7–15 digre es from the three chief acts of Jewish piety. Yet the content of these verses is certainly relevant to the i ue of…

Use not vain repetitions. He reproves another fault in prayer: a multiplicity of words. There are two words used, but in the same sense: f…

But when you pray, use not vain repetitions
Saying the same things over and over again,

It is taken for granted that all who are disciples of Christ pray. You may as soon find a living man who does not breathe, as a living Christian wh…

And when you pray. Above, regarding the work of almsgiving, the Lord showed that it ought not to be done for human glory.…