Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. 1. It confers noble privileges (1 John 3:1; Romans 13:7; Psalm 113:5; 1 Samuel 2:8). 2. Such a name and title we could never have dared to take upon us had not God permitted. 3. This is no barren title (Romans 1:21; Isaiah 49:14, 15; Isaiah 63:16). 4. This first word of the Lord's Prayer is designed to give us access with confidence to God (Ephesians 3:12; Psalm 81:10). 5. This sonship has its duties. (F. C. Blyth, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.WEB: Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. |
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