And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

And in your prayer do not make use of the same words again and again, as the Gentiles do: for they have the idea that God will give attention to them because of the number of their words.

Οταν δε προσευχησθε, μη βαττολογησητε ως οι εθνικοι· διοτι νομιζουσιν οτι με την πολυλογιαν αυτων θελουσιν εισακουσθη.

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.