5 “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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received …

Matthew 6:5–6: If praying in private is commanded, how do we reconcile public prayers in church or corporate worship? Is public prayer acceptable? What defines a prayer closet?

What does Matthew 6:5 mean? Jesus is warning His listeners not to be hypocrites when it comes to doing good (Matthew 6:1–4). He has in mind Israel's religious leaders (Matthew 5:20). He …

14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. …

5 “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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received …

1 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts a before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 So when you give to the needy, do not …

“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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received …

Matthew 6:5 KJV: 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

1. How can we ensure that our prayers are sincere and not just for show, as warned against in Matthew 6:5? 2. In what ways can private prayer enhance our relationship with God, and how …

5 “ 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 …