King James Bible
KJVBut when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Translation Comparison
Matthew 6:7
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 6:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. | |
World English BibleWEB | In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And — praying — ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | |And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBut when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBut when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
World English Bible
WEBIn praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd — praying — ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,
American King James Version
AKJVBut when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Weymouth New Testament
WNT|And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.
King James Bible
KJVBut when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBut when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as those who are of the nations: for they think they shall be heard through their much speaking.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBut when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
World English Bible
WEBIn praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd — praying — ye may not use vain repetitions like the nations, for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard,
American King James Version
AKJVBut when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Weymouth New Testament
WNT|And when praying, do not use needless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they expect to be listened to because of their multitude of words.