Matthew 6:8
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Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
In other translations
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
Greek words
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Related verses
- Matthew 6:32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
- Luke 12:30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
- Philippians 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- John 16:23-2723 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:23 In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. 25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
- Psalm 38:9Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.
- Psalm 69:17-1917 And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily. 18 Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies. 19 Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.17 Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! 18 Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. 19 You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.
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