Matthew 6:8-9,32
Matthew 6:7-13 The Message (MSG)
“The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes.
Matthew 6:30-33 The Message (MSG)
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.
Matthew 6:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Matthew 6:32 King James Version (KJV)
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Matthew 6:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
Matthew 6:32 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Matthew 6:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him. So when you pray, you should pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name always be kept holy.
Matthew 6:32 New Century Version (NCV)
The people who don’t know God keep trying to get these things, and your Father in heaven knows you need them.
Matthew 6:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Matthew 6:32 American Standard Version (ASV)
For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Matthew 6:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
Matthew 6:32 New International Version (NIV)
For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Matthew 6:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
Matthew 6:32 New King James Version (NKJV)
For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Matthew 6:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So do not be like them [praying as they do]; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [Luke 11:2-4]
Matthew 6:32 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For the [pagan] Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; [but do not worry,] for your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Matthew 6:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Matthew 6:32 New Living Translation (NLT)
These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
Matthew 6:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
There is no need to imitate them, since your Father already knows what you need before you ask him. Pray like this: ‘Our Beloved Father, dwelling in the heavenly realms, may the glory of your name be the center on which our lives turn.
Matthew 6:32 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?
Matthew 6:8-9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
