Lord’s Prayer
Define
- The prayer taught by Jesus to His disciples in response to their request, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1–4; cf. Matt 6:9–13). A model of concise, reverent communion with God the Father, encompassing adoration, submission, petition, confession, and deliverance.
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Additional Info
- Two versions:
- Matthew 6:9–13 (Sermon on the Mount; longer, liturgical form with doxology in later MSS).
- Luke 11:2–4 (response to disciple’s request; shorter, no doxology or “Your will be done”).