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NASB | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [Luke 11:2-4] |
Bible Question: I notice that with many different bible versions there are several different versions of the Lord's prayer. Do you know which version is considered to be the original one? |
Bible Answer: Whatever version you chose, its important to remember that Jesus said, "Pray, then, in this way" and not pray 'with these words'. On another occasion, Jesus’ followers said to him: “Lord, teach us how to pray.” In answer, Jesus offered a prayer containing thoughts similar to those in the Lord's Prayer, but he used different words. (Compare Luke 11:1-4) Moreover, Jesus warned us: 'When praying, do not say the same things over and over again.' —Matthew 6:7. So, Jesus provided a model for the contents of what our prayers should focus on; contemplating the thoughts contained in this model prayer will help us to pray from the heart - which btw, is more meaningful to God as opposed to repeating the same prayer by rote. Lastly, God listens to prayers in harmony with His will: "This is the assurance we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." 1 John 5:14 (NIV) |