Matthew 6:8 kjva — Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him."

— Matthew 6:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 6 — Context

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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 be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

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But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

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After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

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Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

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Give us this day our daily bread.

Matthew 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 6:8 say?
Matthew 6:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”
Where is Matthew 6:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:8 in?
Matthew 6:8 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 6:8?
Matthew 6:8 reads (KJVA): “Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” 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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