Matthew 6:6 nasb — "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Fa…

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""But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you."

— Matthew 6:6, NASB

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Matthew 6 — Context

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"But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

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so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

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"When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.

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"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

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"And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.

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"So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

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"Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

Matthew 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:6 say?
Matthew 6:6 in the NASB reads: “"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.”
Where is Matthew 6:6 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 6.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 6:6.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:6 in?
Matthew 6:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 6:6?
Matthew 6:6 reads (NASB): “"But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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