Matthew 6:6-9 But you, when you would pray, retire to your closet; and having shut the door, pray to your Father; and your Father, to whom, though he is unseen himself, nothing is secret, will recompense you.

Living_Oracles⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁶ But you, when you would pray, retire to your closet; and having shut the door, pray to your Father; and your Father, to whom, though he is unseen himself, nothing is secret, will recompense you. ⁷ And in prayer, use not a multiplicity of words as the Pagans do, who think that using many words will gain them acceptance. ⁸ Imitate them not; for your Father knows what things you want, before you ask him. ⁹ Thus, therefore, pray you: Our Father, who art in heaven, thy name be hallowed;