Luke
“And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.”
Luke 11:4
Luke 11:4 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of sin, prayer, and temptation — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”
Psalms 119:133“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Romans 8:1“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Matthew 6:13“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:12“For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.”
Psalms 25:11
Common questions
What does Luke 11:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 11:4 reads: "And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil." The verse speaks to forgiveness of sin, prayer, and temptation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 11:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil." is Luke 11:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 11:4?
Verses that sit beside Luke 11:4 include Psalms 119:133, Matthew 26:41, and Romans 8:1. Reading them alongside Luke 11:4 deepens the theme of forgiveness of sin.
How can I pray with Luke 11:4?
Read Luke 11:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.