²Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honoured by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

³But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth.

⁴That thy alms may be in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee.

⁵And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.

⁶But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy father who seeth in secret will repay thee.

⁷And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.

⁸Be not you therefore like to them for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him.

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Matthew 6:6: But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

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