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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: In the bible it says not to pray in public, only in private.. I do not understand WHY people pray out load in church, if the bible says not to..Can someone explain this to me, please? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Matt 6:1, 5-15; Luke 18:9-14 ... Lks, greetings, There is a misunderstanding of Scripture. The Pharisees were show offs and Jesus didn't say not to pray in public ... He said not to pray to draw attention to yourself. The tax collector and Pharisee prayed in public and there prayers and posture were constrasted. Searcher PS To my friends - I have not been around, because I was moving to Birmingham - a new permanent position opened up. Now I need to learn to be a Southern gentleman :-). Pray as my family is preparing out home to sell and the final move. |
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hunger and thirst | ||
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