Matthew 6:9

The Passion Translation

Pray like this: ‘Our Beloved Father, dwelling in the heavenly realms, may the glory of your name be the center on which our lives turn.

Cross References

Psalm 111:9

His forever-love paid a full ransom for his people so that now we’re free to come before Yahweh to worship his holy and awesome name!

Psalm 115:3

But we know our God rules from the heavens, and he takes delight in all that he does.

Psalm 72:18

Praise Yahweh forever, the God of Israel! He is the one and only God of wonders, surpassing every expectation.

Isaiah 37:20

So now, our loving God, Yahweh, save us from the Assyrians so that the whole world will know that you alone are Yahweh, Lord God Almighty.”

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and majestic one says, the one who fills the eternal realm with glory, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in high and holy places but also with the bruised and lowly in spirit, those who are humble and quick to repent. I dwell with them to revive the spirit of the humble, to revive the heart of those who are broken over their sin.

Isaiah 6:3

And one called out to another, saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, Commander of Angel Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!”

Isaiah 63:16

For you are our loving Father. Even if our ancestors, Abraham and Jacob, don’t acknowledge us, you, O  Yahweh, are our loving Father! From ancient times your name is our Redeemer.

Isaiah 64:8

Yet still, Yahweh, you are our Father. We are like clay and you are our Potter. Each one of us is the creative, artistic work of your hands.

Isaiah 66:1

This is what Yahweh says: “The heavens are my throne and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I will rest?

Ezekiel 36:23

I am going to magnify the holiness of my great name, which you have greatly dishonored before the eyes of foreign nations. And when I magnify my holiness in you before their eyes, the nations will know that I am Yahweh. I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken.’ ”

Ezekiel 38:23

In this way I will display my greatness and holiness and make myself known before many nations. Then they will acknowledge that I am Yahweh.”

Matthew 10:29

You can buy two sparrows for only a copper coin, yet not even one sparrow falls from its nest without the knowledge of your Father. Aren’t you worth much more to God than many sparrows?

Matthew 23:9

And you are not to be addressed as ‘father,’ for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 26:29

The next time we drink this, I will be with you and we will drink it together with a new understanding in the kingdom realm of my Father.”

Matthew 26:42

Then he left them for a second time to pray in solitude. He said to God, “My Father, if there is not a way that you can deliver me from this suffering, then your will must be done.”

Matthew 5:16

So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:48

Since you are children of a perfect Father in heaven, become perfect like him.”

Matthew 6:14

“And when you pray, make sure you forgive the faults of others so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:6

But whenever you pray, go into your innermost chamber and be alone with Father God, praying to him in secret. And your Father, who sees all you do, will reward you openly.

Matthew 7:11

If you, imperfect as you are, know how to lovingly take care of your children and give them what’s best, how much more ready is your heavenly Father to give wonderful gifts to those who ask him?”

Luke 15:18

I want to go back home to my father’s house, and I’ll say to him, “Father, I was wrong. I have sinned against you.

Luke 15:21

“Then the son said, ‘Father, I was wrong. I have sinned against you. I could never deserve to be called your son. Just let me be—’ “The father interrupted and said, ‘Son, you’re home now!’

Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! For there is peace and a good hope given to the sons of men.”

John 20:17

Jesus cautioned her, “Mary, don’t cling to me, for I haven’t yet ascended to God, my Father. And he’s not only my Father and God, but now he’s your Father and your God! Now go to my brothers and tell them what I’ve told you, that I am ascending to my Father—and your Father, to my God—and your God!”

Romans 1:7

I write to all his beloved chosen ones in Rome, for you are also called as holy ones. May his joyous grace and total well-being, flowing from our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, rest upon you.

Romans 8:15

And you did not receive the “spirit of religious duty,” leading you back into the fear of never being good enough. But you have received the “Spirit of full acceptance,” enfolding you into the family of God. And you will never feel orphaned, for as he rises up within us, our spirits join him in saying the words of tender affection, “Beloved Father!”

Galatians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ. My apostleship was not granted to me by men, for I was appointed by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.

Galatians 4:6

And so that we would know that we are his true children, God released the Spirit of Sonship into our hearts—moving us to cry out intimately, “My Father! My true Father!”

1 Timothy 6:16

He alone is the immortal God, living in the unapproachable light of divine glory! No one has ever seen his fullness, nor can they, for all the glory and endless authority of the universe belongs to him, forever and ever. Amen!

1 Peter 1:17

Since you call on him as your heavenly Father, the impartial Judge who judges according to each one’s works, live each day with holy awe and reverence throughout your time on earth.

Revelation 4:11

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, for you created all things, and for your pleasure they were created and exist.”

Revelation 5:12

And as I watched, all of them were singing with thunderous voices: “Worthy is Christ the Lamb who was slaughtered to receive great power and might, wealth and wisdom, and honor, glory, and praise!”