Matthew 6:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
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. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
Matthew 6:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Matthew 6:5 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 6:5 say?
Matthew 6:5 in modern King James wording reads: "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. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."
Where is Matthew 6:5 found in the Bible?
Matthew 6:5 is verse 5 of chapter 6 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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