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Matthew 6:8–10

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Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
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From verse 8

  1. Matthew 6:32Rank 1 from verse 8
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    32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

  2. Luke 12:30Rank 2 from verse 8
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    30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

  3. Philippians 4:6Rank 3 from verse 8
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    6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  4. John 16:23–27Rank 4 from verse 8
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    23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

    24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

    25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.

    26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

    27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

  5. Psalms 38:9Rank 5 from verse 8
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    9Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

  6. Psalms 69:17–19Rank 6 from verse 8
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    17And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily.

    18Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.

    19Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all before thee.

From verse 9

  1. Revelation 4:11Rank 1 from verse 9
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    11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

  2. Luke 11:1–4Rank 2 from verse 9
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    1AND it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

    2And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

    3Give us day by day our daily bread.

    4And 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.

  3. Romans 8:15Rank 3 from verse 9
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    15For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

  4. Isaiah 64:8Rank 4 from verse 9
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    8But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

  5. Psalms 111:9Rank 5 from verse 9
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    9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

  6. Ezekiel 36:23Rank 6 from verse 9
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    23And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, saith the Lord God, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.

  7. Malachi 1:11Rank 7 from verse 9
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    11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.

  8. Isaiah 57:15Rank 8 from verse 9
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    15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

  9. Isaiah 6:3Rank 9 from verse 9
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    3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

  10. Revelation 5:12Rank 10 from verse 9
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    12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

  11. Matthew 7:11Rank 11 from verse 9
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    11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

  12. Galatians 4:6Rank 12 from verse 9
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    6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

  13. Isaiah 63:16Rank 13 from verse 9
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    16Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O Lord, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.

  14. Nehemiah 9:5Rank 14 from verse 9
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    5Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

  15. Psalms 115:3Rank 15 from verse 9
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    3But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

  16. Psalms 72:18Rank 16 from verse 9
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    18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

  17. Matthew 23:9Rank 17 from verse 9
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    9And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

  18. 2 Chronicles 20:6Rank 18 from verse 9
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    6And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

  19. Matthew 5:16Rank 19 from verse 9
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    16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

  20. Zechariah 14:9Rank 20 from verse 9
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    9And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.

  21. 1 Kings 8:43Rank 21 from verse 9
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    43Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.

  22. Matthew 26:29Rank 22 from verse 9
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    29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

  23. Ezekiel 38:23Rank 23 from verse 9
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    23Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord.

  24. Habakkuk 2:14Rank 24 from verse 9
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    14For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

  25. Luke 15:18Rank 25 from verse 9
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    18I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

  26. 1 Chronicles 17:24Rank 26 from verse 9
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    24Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The Lord of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.

  27. 1 Peter 1:17Rank 27 from verse 9
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    17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

  28. 1 Timothy 6:16Rank 28 from verse 9
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    16Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

  29. 2 Samuel 7:26Rank 29 from verse 9
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    26And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.

  30. Isaiah 66:1Rank 30 from verse 9
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    1THUS saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?

  31. Luke 15:21Rank 31 from verse 9
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    21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

  32. Luke 2:14Rank 32 from verse 9
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    14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

  33. Matthew 6:14Rank 33 from verse 9
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    14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

  34. Matthew 6:6Rank 34 from verse 9
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    6But 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.

  35. Isaiah 37:20Rank 35 from verse 9
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    20Now therefore, O Lord our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, even thou only.

  36. John 20:17Rank 36 from verse 9
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    17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

  37. Leviticus 10:3Rank 37 from verse 9
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    3Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

  38. Matthew 26:42Rank 38 from verse 9
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    42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

  39. Matthew 5:48–1Rank 39 from verse 9
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  40. Galatians 1:1Rank 40 from verse 9
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    1PAUL, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

  41. Matthew 10:29Rank 41 from verse 9
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    29Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

  42. Romans 1:7Rank 42 from verse 9
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    7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

From verse 10

  1. Hebrews 10:36Rank 1 from verse 10
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    36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

  2. Matthew 26:42Rank 2 from verse 10
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    42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

  3. Matthew 12:50Rank 3 from verse 10
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    50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

  4. John 4:34Rank 4 from verse 10
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    34Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Rank 5 from verse 10
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    18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  6. John 6:40Rank 6 from verse 10
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    40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

  7. Romans 12:2Rank 7 from verse 10
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    2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

  8. Colossians 1:9Rank 8 from verse 10
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    9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

  9. Psalms 40:8Rank 9 from verse 10
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    8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

  10. Ephesians 6:6Rank 10 from verse 10
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    6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

  11. Matthew 7:21Rank 11 from verse 10
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    21¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

  12. 1 Peter 2:15Rank 12 from verse 10
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    15For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

  13. Daniel 7:27Rank 13 from verse 10
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    27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

  14. Psalms 103:19–21Rank 14 from verse 10
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    19The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

    20Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

    21Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

  15. Matthew 3:2Rank 15 from verse 10
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    2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  16. 1 Thessalonians 4:3Rank 16 from verse 10
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    3For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

  17. Hebrews 13:21Rank 17 from verse 10
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    21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  18. John 7:17Rank 18 from verse 10
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    17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

  19. Luke 22:42Rank 19 from verse 10
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    42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

  20. Acts 21:14Rank 20 from verse 10
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    14And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

  21. Daniel 2:44Rank 21 from verse 10
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    44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

  22. Revelation 19:6Rank 22 from verse 10
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    6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

  23. Daniel 4:35Rank 23 from verse 10
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    35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

  24. Acts 13:22Rank 24 from verse 10
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    22And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

  25. Mark 3:35Rank 25 from verse 10
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    35For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

  26. Matthew 16:28Rank 26 from verse 10
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    28Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

  27. Matthew 4:17Rank 27 from verse 10
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    17¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  28. Revelation 12:10Rank 28 from verse 10
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    10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

  29. 1 Peter 4:2Rank 29 from verse 10
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    2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

  30. Daniel 7:13Rank 30 from verse 10
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    13I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

  31. Hebrews 10:7Rank 31 from verse 10
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    7Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

  32. Luke 19:38Rank 32 from verse 10
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    38Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

  33. Nehemiah 9:6Rank 33 from verse 10
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    6Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

  34. Revelation 11:15Rank 34 from verse 10
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    15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

  35. Mark 11:10Rank 35 from verse 10
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    10Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

  36. Colossians 1:13Rank 36 from verse 10
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    13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

  37. Psalms 2:6Rank 37 from verse 10
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    6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

  38. Revelation 20:4Rank 38 from verse 10
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    4And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

  39. Hebrews 1:14Rank 39 from verse 10
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    14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

  40. Luke 19:11Rank 40 from verse 10
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    11And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

  41. Zechariah 9:9Rank 41 from verse 10
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    9¶ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

  42. Acts 22:14Rank 42 from verse 10
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    14And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.

  43. Isaiah 2:2Rank 43 from verse 10
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    2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

  44. Jeremiah 23:5Rank 44 from verse 10
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    5¶ Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

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Matthew 6:8

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

need

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Sense 1: Want: occasion for something; necessity; a state that requires supply or relief. Sense 2: To require or lack something necessary.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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Matthew 6:9

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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pray

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Sense 1: To ask, beseech, request, or entreat. Sense 2: To make requests or supplications to God, or address him in worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hallowed

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Made, dedicated, or set apart as holy; treated or honoured as holy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 6:10

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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6:5¶ And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

6:6But 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.

6:7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

6:8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

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6:9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

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6:10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

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6:11Give us this day our daily bread.

6:12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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