1. Matthew 6:5–15 (ESV)
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Key themes for Matthew 6:5-15

Matthew 6:5–15 (ESV)

5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

  • Kingdom citizens know God as Father

  • Prayers of hypocrites

  • Prayers of children

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