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==Private and public prayer==
==Private and public prayer==
[[Image:Jesus praying.jpg|thumb|Jesus praying at Gethsemane]]
There are many instances in the Bible of praying in private and also of praying within a group, and sometimes even of praying in public.
There are many instances in the Bible of praying in private and also of praying within a group, and sometimes even of praying in public.
<blockquote>"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."<ref>{{Bible ref|Luke|5|16}}</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."<ref>{{Bible ref|Luke|5|16}}</ref></blockquote>
Jesus also instructed:<blockquote>"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."<ref>Matt 6:6</ref></blockquote>
Jesus also instructed:<blockquote>"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."<ref>Matt 6:6</ref></blockquote>