Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 5:47 in English Standard Version "And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?" Mt 6:7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Mt 6:32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.