Matthew 6:6-9 »Go to your room and close the door. Privately pray to your Father. When your Father sees you he will reward you.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁶ »Go to your room and close the door. Privately pray to your Father. When your Father sees you he will reward you. ⁷ »Large quantities of meaningless words and repetition are not acceptable in prayer. The pagans think their gods will hear long and repetitious prayers. ⁸ »Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. ⁹ »‘Our Father in heaven, holy is your name. (Exodus 6:3) (Psalm 83:18) (Isaiah 42:8; 54:5; 63:16; 64:8)