Matthew
“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
Matthew 6:13 (KJV) speaks to prayer, resisting temptation, and God's deliverance — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalms 34:4“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.”
Psalms 118:5“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Psalms 34:17“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15
Common questions
What does Matthew 6:13 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 6:13 reads: "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." The verse speaks to prayer, resisting temptation, and God's deliverance. 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 6:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Matthew 6:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 6:13?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 6:13 include Luke 11:4, Matthew 26:41, and Psalms 34:4. Reading them alongside Matthew 6:13 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Matthew 6:13?
Read Matthew 6:13 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.