Lord's Prayer, the

The name given to the prayer Jesus Christ taught his disciples, probably as a model prayer for regular use.

Aspects of the Lord's Prayer

A recognition of God as Father and Lord

Matthew 6:9 parallel Luke 11:2 See also Matthew 7:21, Matthew 16:17; Luke 10:21; Ephesians 3:14–15

So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

A desire for God's perfect will to be done

Matthew 6:10 parallel Luke 11:2 See also Matthew 12:50, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 26:42; Acts 21:14; Colossians 1:9; Hebrews 10:9

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Asking for physical provision

Matthew 6:11 parallel Luke 11:3 See also Matthew 6:31–32, Matthew 7:9–11

Give us this day our daily bread.

Asking for forgiveness

Matthew 6:12 parallel Luke 11:4 See also Matthew 6:14–15, Matthew 18:23–35; Mark 11:25; Luke 23:34; Colossians 3:13; 1 John 1:9

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Asking for spiritual protection

Matthew 6:13 parallel Luke 11:4 See also 2 Corinthians 1:10–11; Jude 1:24; Revelation 3:10

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

The doxology

Matthew 6:13 NIV footnote.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’