Bible verses for children
Our Father, honoured by name.
Matthew 6:9
Pray like this: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Matthew 6:9 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
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What does this verse mean?
Jesus teaches prayer with both closeness and reverence. “Our” includes a community, while keeping God’s name holy means honouring who he is. God’s fatherly care should not excuse harmful parenting.
Begin a prayer remembering other people’s needs as well as your own.
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Bible context & readings +
Matthew 6:9 begins the Lord’s Prayer after teaching about sincere prayer. The address joins relationship with holiness; the requests that follow concern God’s reign, daily needs, forgiveness and deliverance.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Our Father, help us honour you and care for one another. Amen.
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