Mat 06:07  “And in praying do not heap up empty phrases (no imperatives)

Imperative: Mat 06:07  “And in praying do not heap up empty phrases

Mat 06:07  “And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8  Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

GREEK VERBS:  No imperative verbs are present.

Do not … is not imperative…

NOTE (my commentary)

DISCERNMENT QUESTIONS
What does this quote say?
What does it say that I should obey?
What is the wish? What are the outcomes?
What are the basic steps?
What are the obstacles?
Who needs to hear this?

RESOURCES

SOURCE – Footnotes:
Link to text:
Link to Greek Interlinear text: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/matthew/5.htm

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