[kosta50]

The word means storage room. He also says to close the door. Do you think they really had their storage rooms lit? At any rate, it doesn't matter if it is a "dark corner" or not, it is the most isolated part of the house where no one can see you (and might as well be a dark corner). That's where Jesus says you ought to pray, not in synagogues or in public.

[boatbums]

The word means storage room. He also says to close the door. Do you think they really had their storage rooms lit? At any rate, it doesn't matter if it is a "dark corner" or not, it is the most isolated part of the house where no one can see you (and might as well be a dark corner). That's where Jesus says you ought to pray, not in synagogues or in public.

Jesus also taught that to call your brother a "fool" was the same as murdering him. Do you think, just maybe, he was speaking about the "spirit" of an act? Praying in public "To be seen of men" is speaking to motive in the act and not an admonition against praying where others may see or hear you.

[count-your-change]

Storage room is ONE meaning but in the context of Jesus’ words “inner chamber: or “private room” would be closer in meaning than storage room.

and he was drawing a contrast with those who made a show of their prayers as both Jesus and his disciples prayed in public. His disciples were not to do as the hypocrites.

Jesus didn't violate his own precepts.