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Matthew 6:9-13

Read the different translations of the passage below. See the value of digging deeper into the Word of God and seeking His truth diligently and not only as a passive reading. The final translation is taking the words and using the Greek meanings to open up the passage in its original language. Allow the deeper meaning to grow inside you. What is God speaking to you?

(KJV)

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

¹⁰ Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

¹¹ Give us this day our daily bread.

¹² And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

¹³ And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

(ESV)

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
¹⁰ Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
¹¹ Give us this day our daily bread,
¹² and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
¹³ And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

(NIV)

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
¹⁰ your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
¹¹ Give us today our daily bread.
¹² And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
¹³ And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one

(Greek)

To the One who imparts life and the potential for likeness, who is elevated above all things, may your character be revealed with reverence and utmost respect.

¹⁰ may your sovereignty reign, your desire be accomplished, in this world now as in the expanse of eternity

¹¹ bestow to us this moment suitable divine provision.

¹² Show mercy and omit punishment for our faults, as we yield repayment to our transgressors.

¹³ Carry us in our testing, and set us free from the guilt of sinfulness

All sovereignty is yours, and in your abundance we worship, for all eternity, let it be so.