Matthew
“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:10
Matthew 6:10 (KJV) speaks to prayer, surrender to God, and God's will — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Matthew 26:39“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
Mark 14:36“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
Matthew 7:7“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
Psalms 143:10
Common questions
What does Matthew 6:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 6:10 reads: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." The verse speaks to prayer, surrender to God, and God's will. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 6 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 Matthew 6:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." is Matthew 6:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 6:10?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 6:10 include Matthew 26:39, Mark 14:36, and Proverbs 19:21. Reading them alongside Matthew 6:10 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Matthew 6:10?
Read Matthew 6:10 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.