KJV ORIGINAL
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you pray, don't be like those fake people who love to pray out loud in churches and on street corners just so everyone can see how spiritual they are. I'm telling you the truth — getting people's attention is all the reward they're gonna get.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Real prayer isn't a performance — it's a conversation with God, not a show for people.
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