The Lord’s Prayer, also known as the Our Father, is one of the most well-known prayers in Christianity. It was taught by Jesus to His disciples in the Sermon on the Mount and serves as a model for how Christians should pray. Here is the prayer:
The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional Version)
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer (Modern Version)
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come, Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer covers the essentials of Christian prayer: worship and reverence for God, asking for daily provision, seeking forgiveness and the strength to forgive others, and requesting protection from temptation and evil. It is a prayer that brings focus and peace, helping believers align with God’s will in their lives.