Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. This petition takes precedence in the Lord's prayer: all things must resolve themselves into a manifestation of the Divine glory. 1. God's name is Holy (Leviticus 22:2). 2. He is jealous of it (Ezekiel 39:25). 3. God notices the hallowing of His name by His people (Matthew 2:5). 4. God has hallowed His own name (1) in His revealed word; (2) in the Lord Jesus Christ; (3) in His dealings with His saints. How is God's name to be hallowed?We cannot make it more holy, yet may hallow it (1) By a deepening sense of its holiness; (2) By bringing it into the daily exercise of faith; (3) By a meek, submissive spirit, under the discipline of our Father's correcting hand; (4) By a full trust in the name, Person, work of Jesus. (Dr. O. Winslow.) 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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