Matthew 6:9
So pray like this: Our heavenly Father, may your name be honored.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
In Context
8Don't be like them, for your Father knows what you need even before you ask him.
10May your kingdom come! May your will be carried out in earth as it is in heaven.
Cross References
Leviticus 10:3Moses explained to Aaron, “This is what the Lord was talking about when he said: ‘I will show my holiness to those who approach me; I will reveal my glory so everyone can see.” But Aaron didn't reply.
1 Kings 8:43then hear from heaven, the place where you live, and give them what they're asking. That way, everyone on earth will come to know and respect you, just as your own people Israel do. They will also know that this Temple I have built is dedicated to you.
2 Chronicles 20:6and said, “Lord, God of our forefathers, aren't you the God of heaven? Don't you rule over all earthly kingdoms? You possess strength and power, and no one can stand against you!
Psalms 72:18Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who is the only one who can do such fantastic things!
Psalms 115:3Our God is in heaven, and he does whatever he wants.
Isaiah 37:20Now, Lord our God, please save us from him, in order that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that only you, Lord, are God.”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 6:6-9
The Sermon on the Mount. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they… Read the whole commentary →