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And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
When you pray, don’t babble like the Gentiles, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words.
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do : for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
“And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.