Matthew 6:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
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“Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“be ye not therefore like to them, for your Father doth know those things that ye have need of before your asking him;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 6:8 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 38:9O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.
- Psalms 69:17Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly!
- Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
- Luke 12:30For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
- John 16:23In 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.
- Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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