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Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. <a href="/nlt/matthew/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. <a href="/esv/matthew/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. <a href="/bsb/matthew/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. <a href="/blb/matthew/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets so that they might be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their recompense. <a href="/kjv/matthew/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/6.htm">New King James Version</a> “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And 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 will be seen by people. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. <a href="/nasb/matthew/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220When 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. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And when you pray, you are not to be as the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners, in order to be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. <a href="/lsb/matthew/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And 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. <a href="/amp/matthew/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “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. <a href="/csb/matthew/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. I assure you: They&#8217ve got their reward! <a href="/asv/matthew/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. <a href="/cev/matthew/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When you pray, don't be like those show-offs who love to stand up and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners. They do this just to look good. I can assure you that they already have their reward. <a href="/erv/matthew/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. <a href="/gwt/matthew/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "When you pray, don't be like hypocrites. They like to stand in synagogues and on street corners to pray so that everyone can see them. I can guarantee this truth: That will be their only reward. <a href="/gnt/matthew/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites! They love to stand up and pray in the houses of worship and on the street corners, so that everyone will see them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. <a href="/isv/matthew/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> "And whenever you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they will be seen by people. I tell all of you with certainty, they have their full reward! <a href="/msb/matthew/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. <a href="/net/matthew/6.htm">NET Bible</a> "Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward. <a href="/nheb/matthew/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "And when you pray, you are not to be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward. <a href="/wbt/matthew/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily, I say to you, they have their reward. <a href="/wey/matthew/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And when praying, you must not be like the hypocrites. They are fond of standing and praying in the synagogues or at the corners of the wider streets, in order that men may see them. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward. <a href="/web/matthew/6.htm">World English Bible</a> “When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when you may pray, you will not be as the hypocrites, because they cherish to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the broad places, that they may be seen of men; truly I say to you that they have their reward. <a href="/blb/matthew/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets so that they might be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their recompense. <a href="/ylt/matthew/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And when thou mayest pray, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites, because they love in the synagogues, and in the corners of the broad places -- standing -- to pray, that they may be seen of men; verily I say to you, that they have their reward. <a href="/slt/matthew/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites; for they love in the assemblies, and in the corners of the broad ways to stand praying, so that they might appear to men. Verily I say to you, that they have their reward.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when you pray, you should not be like the hypocrites, who love standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets to pray, so that they may be seen by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. <a href="/nabre/matthew/6.htm">New American Bible</a> “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who like to pray, standing in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, that they have already received their reward. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when you pray, be not like the pretenders who like to stand in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets to pray, that they may be seen by the children of men, and truly I say to you, they have received their reward.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily, I say to you, They have their reward. <a href="/godbey/matthew/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when thou prayest, be not as the hypocrites: for they love standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets, to pray, that they may make a shew to men. Verily I say unto you, That they have their reward. <a href="/mace/matthew/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And when you pray, be not as the hypocrites are: for they chuse to stand praying in publick places, and at the corners of the streets, to be observ'd by men. I assure you, they have their reward. <a href="/wey/matthew/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And when praying, you must not be like the hypocrites. They are fond of standing and praying in the synagogues or at the corners of the wider streets, in order that men may see them. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward. <a href="/worrell/matthew/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And, when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites; for they love to pray, standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: verily I say to you, they have their reward.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And when thou prayest, be not like the hypocrites; for they love to pray in public assemblies, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be taken notice of by men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/6-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1256" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/6.htm">The Lord's Prayer</a> 4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchēsthe (V-PSM/P-2P) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">you pray,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esesthe (V-FIM-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">do not be</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5273.htm" title="5273: hypokritai (N-NMP) -- From hupokrinomai; an actor under an assumed character, i.e. a dissembler">hypocrites.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/5368.htm" title="5368: philousin (V-PIA-3P) -- From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss.">they love</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">to pray</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestōtes (V-RPA-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">standing</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgais (N-DFP) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogues</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4113.htm" title="4113: plateiōn (N-GFP) -- A street, public square, broad way. Feminine of platus; a wide plat or place, i.e. Open square.">street</a> <a href="/greek/1137.htm" title="1137: gōniais (N-DFP) -- A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle.">corners</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)."></a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: phanōsin (V-ASP-3P) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">to be seen</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpois (N-DMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">by men.</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/568.htm" title="568: apechousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant.">they already have</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3408.htm" title="3408: misthon (N-AMS) -- (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad.">full reward.</a> 6But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/18-10.htm">Luke 18:10-14</a> “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. / The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. / I fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.’ ... <a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Luke 11:43</a> Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces. <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38-40</a> In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, / and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. / They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Luke 20:46-47</a> “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. / They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” <a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a> And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a> Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Luke 16:15</a> So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15</a> When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Amos 5:21-23</a> “I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. <a href="/zechariah/7-5.htm">Zechariah 7:5-6</a> “Ask all the people of the land and the priests, ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months for these seventy years, was it really for Me that you fasted? / And when you were eating and drinking, were you not doing so simply for yourselves? <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5-7</a> All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. / They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, / the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.when.<a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7,8</a> Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: … <a href="/matthew/9-38.htm">Matthew 9:38</a> Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.<a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a> And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.thou shalt not.<a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Matthew 6:2</a> Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.<a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Matthew 23:14</a> Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.<a href="/job/27-8.htm">Job 27:8-10</a> For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? … for.<a href="/matthew/23-6.htm">Matthew 23:6</a> And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,<a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38</a> And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,<a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Luke 11:43</a> Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.Verily.<a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Matthew 6:2</a> Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.<a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a> Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.<a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Luke 14:12-14</a> Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/8-5.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Corners</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">False-Hearted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Fond</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Hypocrites</a> <a href="/matthew/5-46.htm">Love</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Prayest</a> <a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/matthew/5-26.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/amos/6-2.htm">Wider</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Corners</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">False-Hearted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Fond</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Hypocrites</a> <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Love</a> <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Places</a> <a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Prayest</a> <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Synagogues</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">Wider</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 6</div>1. <a href="/matthew/6-1.htm">Giving to the Needy</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">The Lord's Prayer</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Proper Fasting</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Store up Treasures in Heaven</a> 25. <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Do Not Worry</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">but seek God's kingdom.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/6.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>And when you pray This phrase sets the expectation that prayer is a regular and essential part of a believer's life. The Greek word for "pray" here is "προσεύχομαι" (proseuchomai), which implies a direct and personal communication with God. It suggests an ongoing relationship rather than a ritualistic duty. Historically, prayer was a central practice in Jewish life, and Jesus assumes His followers will continue this tradition, but with a heart aligned to God’s will.do not be like the hypocrites The term "hypocrites" comes from the Greek "ὑποκριτής" (hypokritēs), originally referring to actors in a play. In this context, it denotes those who perform religious acts for show rather than from genuine devotion. Jesus warns against the danger of performing spiritual disciplines for the sake of appearance, highlighting the importance of sincerity in one's relationship with God.for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners The phrase "standing in the synagogues and on the street corners" illustrates the public nature of the hypocrites' prayers. In ancient Jewish culture, synagogues were central places of worship and community gathering, while street corners were busy and visible locations. The Greek word "ἀγαπῶσιν" (agapōsin) for "love" indicates a strong preference or desire, suggesting that these individuals prioritize public recognition over genuine communion with God.to be seen by men This phrase reveals the motivation behind the hypocrites' actions. The Greek "ὀφθῶσιν" (ophthōsin) means "to be seen" or "to appear," emphasizing the external focus of their prayers. The desire for human approval and admiration is contrasted with the divine approval that should be the true aim of prayer. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God values the heart's intentions over outward appearances.Truly I tell you, they already have their reward The word "Truly" is translated from the Greek "ἀμὴν" (amēn), a term of affirmation and certainty. Jesus uses it to underscore the truth of His statement. The "reward" mentioned here is the fleeting approval of people, which is the only compensation the hypocrites will receive. This serves as a cautionary reminder that earthly recognition is temporary and pales in comparison to the eternal rewards from God for those who seek Him with a pure heart.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Standing in the synagogues.--The Jewish custom, more or less prevalent throughout the East, and for a time retained at certain seasons in the Christian Church, was to pray standing, with outstretched, uplifted hands, and there was nothing in the attitude as such that made it an act of ostentatious devotion; nor would there have been any ostentation in thus joining in the common prayer of the congregation assembled in the synagogue. What our Lord's words point to, was the custom of going into the synagogue, as men go now into the churches of Latin Christendom, to offer private devotion (as, e.g., in the parable of the Pharisee and the publican), and of doing this so as to attract notice, the worshipper standing apart as if absorbed in prayer, while secretly glancing round to watch the impression which he might be making on others who were looking on.In the corners of the streets.--Not the same word as in <a href="/matthew/6-3.htm" title="But when you do alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does:">Matthew 6:3</a>, but the broad, open places of the city. There, too, the Pharisees might be seen, reciting their appointed prayers--probably the well-known eighteen acts of devotion which were appointed for the use of devout Israelites--and with the tallith or veil of prayer over their head.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 5-15. - Prayer. Verses 5-8. - Matthew only. Verse 5. - And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be, etc.; Revised Version, plural. Ver. 5 is addressed to the disciples generally, ver. 6 to them individually. (For the future, cf. <a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a>, note.) As the hypocrites are (ver. 2, note). The 'Didache,' § 8, following this passage, says, "Neither pray ye as the hypocrites," referring, like our Lord, to practices affected chiefly by the Pharisees. For they love (ὅτι φιλοῦσι). Not to be translated "they are wont." Our Lord points out the cause of this their custom. It was not that the synagogue was more convenient (he is, of course, thinking of their private prayers), or that they were accidentally overtaken by the prayer-hour when in the street, but their innate love of display made them choose these places "that they may be seen of men" (cf. ver. 16, and contrast ver. 2). To pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets; to stand and pray, etc. (Revised Version), giving, however, slightly more emphasis on "stand" than its position warrants. The emphasis is really on the place, not on the posture, which was only what was usual among Jews (cf. <a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Mark 11:25</a>; <a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Luke 18:11, 13</a>). There is no thought of taking up their position, standing still (σταθέντες, <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Acts 5:20</a>; cf. <a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Luke 18:11, 40</a>). (For the practice here condemned by our Lord, cf. Lightfoot, 'Hor. Hebr.,' "R. Jochauau said, I saw R. Jannai standing and praying in the streets of Tsippor, and going four cubits, and then praying the Additionary Prayer.") They have, etc. (ver. 2, note). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/6-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. you pray, προσεύχησθε (proseuchēsthe) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. do not be ἔσεσθε (esesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hypocrites. ὑποκριταί (hypokritai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5273.htm">Strong's 5273: </a> From hupokrinomai; an actor under an assumed character, i.e. a dissembler For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they love φιλοῦσιν (philousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5368.htm">Strong's 5368: </a> From philos; to be a friend to (an individual or an object), i.e. Have affection for; specially, to kiss. to pray προσεύχεσθαι (proseuchesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. standing ἑστῶτες (hestōtes) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. synagogues συναγωγαῖς (synagōgais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. street πλατειῶν (plateiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4113.htm">Strong's 4113: </a> A street, public square, broad way. Feminine of platus; a wide 'plat' or 'place', i.e. Open square. corners γωνίαις (gōniais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle. to be seen φανῶσιν (phanōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. by men. ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Truly ἀμὴν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. they already have ἀπέχουσιν (apechousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_568.htm">Strong's 568: </a> To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. reward. μισθὸν (misthon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3408.htm">Strong's 3408: </a> (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. 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