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NASB | Matthew 6:5 ¶ "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:5 ¶ "Also, when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to pray [publicly] standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets so that they may be seen by men. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they [already] have their reward in full. |
Bible Question: i dont have a verse but i have alway prayed in my head ,someone told me that the lord will not hear that prayer . that i need to say it out loud. is one better than the other |
Bible Answer: Dear mike--, May I recommend the below scriptures for you: Mat 6:5-8 Luke 18:9-14 I don't see any scriptures demand us to pray aloud for getting the Lord's attention. If so, woe unto those who are dumb! Do we have to yell at Jesus? By the way, Jesus is not deaf as well. Meanwhile, praying aloud does not mean that you are praying truly and honestly. I am afraid I have to say that the person who told you that the Lord will not hear your prayer unless you pray aloud is just putting a stumbling stone onto you. (See how Jesus rebukes the Pharisees) Be it a silent prayer or a vocal prayer, we have to pray fervently, truly, trustingly, desperately and according to His will. It is our heart and attitude that matter not the prayer's audibility. You may do a word search for this subject which has been discussed on the forum in the past in order to get a better idea. Enjoy the forum and Shalom Azure P.S.: Several times I was so much in sorrow that I could not utter a word when I prayed. God listened to me. |