Matthew
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
Matthew 6:9
Matthew 6:9 (KJV) speaks to prayer, worship, and child of God — 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
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:6“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“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“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
Mark 1:35“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”
John 15:7
Common questions
What does Matthew 6:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 6:9 reads: "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." The verse speaks to prayer, worship, and child of God. 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 6:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." is Matthew 6:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 6:9?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 6:9 include Matthew 6:6, Jeremiah 33:3, and Philippians 4:6. Reading them alongside Matthew 6:9 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Matthew 6:9?
Read Matthew 6:9 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.