Overview
The Bible addresses lord's prayer across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew and Luke. Closely related themes include Prayer, Motive, Works, Good and Resignation.
Key Bible verses about lord's prayer
New Testament
Matthew
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Luke
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
Give us day by day our daily bread. day by day: or, for the day
And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying lord's prayer for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 6:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew and Luke each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Prayer, Motive, Works, Good and Resignation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about lord's prayer?
The Bible addresses lord's prayer across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew and Luke. Closely related themes include Prayer, Motive, Works, Good and Resignation.
How many Bible verses are about lord's prayer?
The Bible references lord's prayer in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention lord's prayer?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 6:9: “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
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