Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.
Parallel translations
- KJV Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
- BSB Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
- NKJV “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
- NASB So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
- NLT Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
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- Matt 6:32For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
- Luke 12:30For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things.
- Phil 4:6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- John 16:23–27“In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
- Ps 38:9Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.
- Ps 69:17–19Don’t hide your face from your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me speedily!
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