 First, Jesus was clearly opposed to all insincerity in the matter of prayer. He said, And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen a men. Verily I say unto you, they have received their reward. Secondly, Jesus was opposed to that kind of praying that relies upon the repetition of words and phrases in praying.