Be not therefore like them: for your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask him.
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Glossa Ordinaria
AD 1480
Ord.: What He condemns is many words in praying that come of want of faith; “as the Gentiles do.” For a multitude of words were needful for the Gentiles, seeing the daemons could not know for what they petitioned, until instructed by them; they think they shall be heard for their much speaking.
