Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. I. The PLACE of this petition. II. The MEANING of the petition. III. What is involved in this petition. 1. Honour to Jesus, as revealing the name of the Father. 2. Appropriate thoughts of God. 3. Suitable emotions towards God. 4. Reverential use of the name. 5. Confession of the name. 6. Private and public worship of the name. 7. Observance of special institutions: sacraments. 8. Subjection to the name. 9. Making known the name. IV. REASONS for offering this petition. 1. The welfare of the world. 2. For the good of ourselves. 3. For the glory of God. (Newman Hall, LL. B.) 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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