What does Matthew 6:13 mean?

Matthew 6:13 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 6:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

11Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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.

14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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