The Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6

5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the 1 hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 "But you, when you pray, c go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you 2 openly.

7 "And when you pray, d do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. e For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father f knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

9 "In this g manner, therefore, pray:
h Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your i name. 10 Your kingdom come.
j Your will be done
On earth k as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our l daily bread. 12 And m forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors. 13 n And do not lead us into temptation,
But o deliver us from the evil one.
3 For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

14 p "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 "But q if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

  1. Cross References
    2 Kings 4:33
    He went in therefore, shut the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.
  2. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 5:2
    Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few.
  3. Cross References
    1 Kings 18:26
    So they took the bull which was given them, and they prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even till noon, saying, "O Baal, hear us!" But there was no voice; no one answered. Then they leaped about the altar which they had made.
  4. Cross References
    Romans 8:26
    Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
    Romans 8:27
    Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 6:9 - 13
    In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
    Luke 11:2 - 4
    So He said to them, "When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
    John 16:24
    Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
    Ephesians 6:18
    Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints -
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 5:9
    Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
    Matthew 5:16
    Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
  7. Cross References
    Malachi 1:11
    For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering; For My name shall be great among the nations," Says the LORD of hosts.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 26:42
    Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.
    Luke 22:42
    Saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.
    Acts 21:14
    So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be done.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 103:20
    Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.
  10. Cross References
    Job 23:12
    I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary food.
    Proverbs 30:8
    Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches - Feed me with the food allotted to me.
    Isaiah 33:16
    He will dwell on high; His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks; Bread will be given him, His water will be sure.
    Luke 11:3
    Give us day by day our daily bread.
  11. Cross References
    Matthew 18:21
    Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?
    Matthew 18:22
    Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 26:41
    "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
    1 Corinthians 10:31
    Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
    2 Peter 2:9
    Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment.
    Revelation 3:10
    Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
  13. Cross References
    John 17:15
    I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.
    2 Thessalonians 3:3
    But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
    2 Timothy 4:18
    And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!
    1 John 5:18
    We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
  14. Cross References
    Matthew 7:2
    For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
    Mark 11:25
    And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
    Ephesians 4:32
    And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
    Colossians 3:13
    Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
  15. Cross References
    Matthew 18:35
    "So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses."
    James 2:13
    For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
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