Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 6 I MC VC

Matthew 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 6 I MC VC

1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 16 I MC VC