Matthew 6:9

New International Reader's Version

“This is how you should pray. “ ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:26

Then your name will be honored forever. People will say, ‘The Lord rules over all. He is God over Israel.’ My royal house will be made secure in your sight.

1 Kings 8:43

Then listen to them from heaven. It’s the place where you live. Do what those outsiders ask you to do. Then all the nations on earth will know you. They will have respect for you. They’ll respect you just as your own people Israel do. They’ll know that your Name is in this house I’ve built.

1 Chronicles 17:24

When your promise comes true, your name will be honored forever. People will say, ‘The Lord rules over all. He is the God over Israel. He is Israel’s God!’ My royal house will be made secure in your sight.

2 Chronicles 20:6

He said, “Lord, you are the God of our people who lived long ago. You are the God who is in heaven. You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. You are strong and powerful. No one can fight against you and win.

Nehemiah 9:5

Then some Levites spoke up. They included Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah. They said to the people, “Stand up. Praise the Lord your God. He lives for ever and ever!” So the people said, “Lord, may your glorious name be praised. May it be lifted high above every other name that is blessed and praised.

Psalm 111:9

He set his people free. He made a covenant with them that will last forever. His name is holy and wonderful.

Psalm 115:3

Our God is in heaven. He does anything he wants to do.

Psalm 72:18

Give praise to the Lord God, the God of Israel. Only he can do wonderful things.

Isaiah 37:20

Lord our God, save us from the power of Sennacherib. Then all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you are the only God.”

Isaiah 57:15

The God who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from their sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to them. I give it to anyone who turns away from their sins.

Isaiah 6:3

They were calling out to one another. They were saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord who rules over all. The whole earth is full of his glory.”

Isaiah 63:16

You are our Father. Abraham might not accept us as his children. Jacob might not recognize us as his family. But you are our Father, Lord. Your name is One Who Always Sets Us Free.

Isaiah 64:8

Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay. You are the potter. Your hands made all of us.

Isaiah 66:1

The Lord says, “Heaven is my throne. The earth is under my control. So how could you ever build a house for me? Where would my resting place be?

Ezekiel 36:23

But I will show everyone how holy my great name is. You have treated it as if it were not holy. So I will use you to prove to the nations how holy I am. Then they will know that I am the Lord,” announces the Lord and King.

Ezekiel 38:23

That will show how great and holy I am. I will make myself known to many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord.” ’

Leviticus 10:3

Then Moses spoke to Aaron. He said, “That’s what the Lord was talking about when he said, “ ‘Among those who approach me I will show that I am holy. In the sight of all the people I will be honored.’ ” So Aaron remained silent.

Habakkuk 2:14

The oceans are full of water. In the same way, the earth will be filled with the knowledge of my glory.

Zechariah 14:9

The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord. His name will be the only name.

Malachi 1:11

My name will be great among the nations. They will worship me from where the sun rises in the east to where it sets in the west. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be brought to me. That’s because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord.

Matthew 10:29

Aren’t two sparrows sold for only a penny? But not one of them falls to the ground outside your Father’s care.

Matthew 23:9

Do not call anyone on earth ‘father.’ You have one Father, and he is in heaven.

Matthew 26:29

Here is what I tell you. From now on, I won’t drink wine with you again until the day I drink it with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

Matthew 26:42

Jesus went away a second time. He prayed, “My Father, is it possible for this cup to be taken away? But if I must drink it, may what you want be done.”

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:48

So be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 6:14

Forgive other people when they sin against you. If you do, your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:6

When you pray, go into your room. Close the door and pray to your Father, who can’t be seen. Your Father will reward you, because he sees what you do secretly.

Matthew 7:11

Even though you are evil, you know how to give good gifts to your children. How much more will your Father who is in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

Luke 15:18

I will get up and go back to my father. I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven. And I have sinned against you.

Luke 15:21

“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.’

Luke 2:14

“May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!”

John 20:17

Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me. I have not yet ascended to the Father. Instead, go to those who believe in me. Tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”

Romans 1:7

I am sending this letter to all of you in Rome. You are loved by God and appointed to be his holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

Romans 8:15

The Spirit you received doesn’t make you slaves. Otherwise you would live in fear again. Instead, the Holy Spirit you received made you God’s adopted child. By the Spirit’s power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.

Galatians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle. People have not sent me. No human authority has sent me. I have been sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father. God raised Jesus from the dead.

Galatians 4:6

Because you are his children, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. He is the Holy Spirit. By his power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.

1 Timothy 6:16

God is the only one who can’t die. He lives in light that no one can get close to. No one has seen him. No one can see him. Honor and power belong to him forever. Amen.

1 Peter 1:17

You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one over another. So live as outsiders during your time here. Live with the highest respect for God.

Revelation 4:11

“You are worthy, our Lord and God! You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power. You are worthy because you created all things. They were created and they exist. This is the way you planned it.”

Revelation 5:12

In a loud voice they were saying, “The Lamb, who was put to death, is worthy! He is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength! He is worthy to receive honor and glory and praise!”