Matthew 2:5

2:5 “In Bethlehem of Judea,” they said, “for it is written this way by the prophet:

Matthew 6:9

6:9 So pray this way: ¹ 

Our Father ²  in heaven, may your name be honored, ³ 

Matthew 19:15

19:15 And he placed his hands on them and went on his way. ⁴ 

Matthew 21:36

21:36 Again he sent other slaves, more than the first, and they treated them the same way.

Matthew 25:17

25:17 In the same way, the one who had two gained two more.

Matthew 26:54

26:54 How then would the scriptures that say it must happen this way be fulfilled?”

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¹ sn Pray this way. What follows, although traditionally known as the Lord’s prayer, is really the disciples’ prayer. It represents how they are to approach God, by acknowledging his uniqueness and their need for his provision and protection.

² sn God is addressed in terms of intimacy (Father). The original Semitic term here was probably Abba. The term is a little unusual in a personal prayer, especially as it lacks qualification. It is not the exact equivalent of “daddy” (as is sometimes popularly suggested), but it does suggest a close, familial relationship.

³ tn Grk “hallowed be your name.”

⁴ tn Grk “went from there.”