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Matthew 6:9 KJV
Matthew · chapter 6 · verse 9
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.Matthew 6:9 · King James Version
Matthew 6:9 in context
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11Give us this day our daily bread.
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- mannerhoytō(s)in this manner, thus, soG3779 →
- Fatherpatērgenerator or male ancestor, either the nearest ancestor father of the corporeal nature…G3962 →
- heavenouranosthe vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it, the universe, the world…G3772 →
- prayproseuchomaito offer prayers, to prayG4336 →
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When Christ had condemned what was amiss, he directs to do better; for his are reproofs of instruction. Because we know not what to pray for as we ought, he here helps our infirmities, by putting words into our mouths; after this manner therefore pray ye, Mat 6:9.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 9-15