Luke 11:2

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“So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.”

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“So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Father, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“And he said to them, `When ye may pray, say ye: Our Father who art in the heavens; hallowed be Thy name: Thy reign come; Thy will come to pass, as in heaven also on earth;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 11:2 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Leviticus 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.
  2. Leviticus 22:23You may present as a freewill offering an ox or sheep that has a deformed or stunted limb, but it is not acceptable in fulfillment of a vow.
  3. 1 Kings 8:43then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.
  4. 2 Kings 19:19And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 20:6and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.
  6. Psalms 11:4The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
  7. Psalms 57:11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
  8. Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
  9. Psalms 103:20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
  10. Psalms 108:5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
  11. Ecclesiastes 5:2Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
  12. Isaiah 2:2In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.
  13. Isaiah 6:2Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
  14. Isaiah 63:16Yet You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.
  15. Ezekiel 36:23I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.
  16. Daniel 2:28But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:
  17. Daniel 2:44In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
  18. Daniel 7:18But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
  19. Daniel 7:27Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
  20. Hosea 14:2Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.
  21. Habakkuk 2:14For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
  22. Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
  23. Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
  24. Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

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