Matthew 6:6-12 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

6. When you pray, go into a room alone and close the door. Pray to your Father in private. He knows what is done in private, and he will reward you.

7. When you pray, don't talk on and on as people do who don't know God. They think God likes to hear long prayers.

8. Don't be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask.

9. You should pray like this:Our Father in heaven,help us to honouryour name.

10. Come and set upyour kingdom,so that everyone on earthwill obey you,as you are obeyedin heaven.

11. Give us our food for today.

12. Forgive us for doing wrong,as we forgive others.

Matthew 6