3. "When you give to the needy, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.
4. Then your giving will be done secretly. Your Father will reward you. He sees what you do secretly.
5. "When you pray, do not be like those who only pretend to be holy. They love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners. They want to be seen by others. What I'm about to tell you is true. They have received their complete reward.
6. "When you pray, go into your room. Close the door and pray to your Father, who can't be seen. He will reward you. Your Father sees what is done secretly.
7. "When you pray, do not keep talking on and on the way ungodly people do. They think they will be heard because they talk a lot.
8. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need even before you ask him.
9. "This is how you should pray. " 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored.