Matthew 6:13

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.

Cross-reference

Matthew 6:10's petition 'Your kingdom come' is answered in the doxology 'for Yours is the kingdom' — the same prayer's arc.

In Matthew 26:41, Jesus repeats the same command to pray against entering temptation — directly illustrating this petition in Gethsemane.

1 Timothy 6:15-17 ascribes honor and eternal dominion to God, echoing this doxology's 'power and glory forever'.

Psalm 106:48 ends with 'Blessed be the LORD... let all the people say, Amen' — virtually the same liturgical formula.

Psalm 121:7 Parallel

Psalm 121:7 declares the LORD keeps you from all harm — a direct assurance matching the prayer for deliverance.

Psalm 145:10-13 speaks of God's everlasting kingdom and glory, directly paralleling the doxology's praise.

Daniel 4:34 Parallel

Daniel 4:34 declares God's eternal kingdom and dominion, directly echoing the doxology's phrasing.

In Luke 22:31-46, Jesus prays for Peter against Satan's sifting and urges prayer against temptation — directly embodying this petition.

John 17:15 Parallel

In John 17:15, Jesus prays for his disciples to be kept from the evil one — a direct parallel to the petition for deliverance from evil.

In 1 Corinthians 10:13, God promises a way of escape from temptation — answering the plea for deliverance from evil in this verse.

In 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Paul's thorn shows God sometimes withholds deliverance, giving grace to endure instead — contrasting the petition for removal.

1 Timothy 1:17 is a similar doxology ascribing honor and glory to the eternal King, echoing the same themes.

Revelation 21:4 promises no more death or pain, echoing the final victory over evil and the eternal glory of God's kingdom.

2 Timothy 4:18 directly echoes the prayer: 'The Lord will deliver me from every evil work' — a nearly identical plea for deliverance.

Hebrews 2:14 reveals that Christ's death destroyed the devil, the source of evil — the ultimate answer to the prayer for deliverance.

1 Peter 5:8 Parallel

1 Peter 5:8 warns of the devil prowling like a lion — directly matching the need for deliverance from the evil one.

2 Peter 2:9 Parallel

2 Peter 2:9 assures the Lord rescues the godly from trials — echoing the prayer's plea for deliverance from evil.

1 John 3:8 Parallel

1 John 3:8 states Christ appeared to destroy the devil's works — the very deliverance from evil requested in the prayer.

1 John 5:18 Parallel

1 John 5:18 promises that the one born of God is kept safe so the evil one does not touch him — a direct parallel to being delivered from evil.

Revelation 2:10 speaks of testing by the devil but urges faithfulness unto death — parallel to enduring temptation rather than removal.

Revelation 3:10 promises to keep faithful believers from the coming hour of trial — a direct answer to 'lead us not into temptation'.

Revelation 5:13 ascribes blessing, honor, glory, might forever to God and the Lamb, parallel to this doxology.

Revelation 7:14-17 depicts the ultimate deliverance from evil: no more tears or pain, fulfilling the prayer's 'deliver us' and 'the kingdom'.

Revelation 19:1 declares salvation, glory, power belong to God, matching this doxology's 'kingdom, power, glory'.

Psalm 41:13 Parallel

Psalm 41:13 closes with 'Blessed be the LORD... Amen and Amen' — a direct parallel to this doxological ending.

Psalm 89:52 Parallel

Psalm 89:52 concludes with 'Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen and Amen' — a clear doxological echo.

Exodus 15:18 declares 'The Lord will reign forever,' grounding the doxology's 'kingdom... forever' in Israel's redemption.

1 Chronicles 16:36 ends a doxology with 'Amen' and praise — nearly identical to the Lord's Prayer ending here.

Psalm 72:19 Parallel

Psalm 72:19 ends with 'Amen and Amen' after blessing God's glorious name — same doxological pattern as here.

1 Chronicles 29:11 provides the exact Old Testament source of the doxology: 'Yours, Lord, is the greatness, power, glory, and majesty.'

Psalm 10:16 Parallel

Psalm 10:16 affirms 'The Lord is King forever,' reinforcing the doxology's claim of an eternal kingdom.

1 Peter 4:11 ends with 'to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen' — a doxology echoing the prayer's praise.

Galatians 1:5 ascribes eternal glory to God with 'for ever and ever. Amen' — nearly identical to the doxology.

Ephesians 3:21 is a doxology ascribing glory to God 'throughout all ages, world without end. Amen' — mirroring the Lord's Prayer doxology.

Philippians 4:20 echoes the doxology with 'glory forever and ever. Amen' — a similar ascription of eternal glory to God.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 promises the Lord will 'keep you from evil' — directly parallel to the petition 'deliver us from evil.'

Psalm 22:28 Parallel

Psalm 22:28 explicitly says 'the kingdom is the LORD's' — a direct parallel to 'for thine is the kingdom' in this doxology.

2 Chronicles 20:6 declares God's rule over all kingdoms and that 'in your hand are power and might' — directly paralleling the doxology's 'kingdom, power, glory'.

Hebrews 13:21 closes with 'to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen' — a doxology paralleling the prayer's conclusion.

Psalm 93:1 Parallel

Psalm 93:1 proclaims the Lord reigns in majesty and strength, directly connecting to 'the kingdom, power, and glory'.

2 Peter 3:18 ends with 'To him be glory both now and forever. Amen' — a doxology matching the attribution of glory.

Revelation 1:6 exclaims 'to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen' — a doxology akin to the prayer's praise.

Revelation 7:12 ascribes 'blessing, glory, wisdom, honor, power, might' to God — expanding the doxology's list of attributes.

Genesis 48:16 has Jacob praise the angel who 'redeemed me from all evil', directly paralleling the request for deliverance from evil in the Lord's Prayer.

Psalm 29:10 Parallel

Psalm 29:10 portrays the Lord enthroned as King forever — echoing the eternal kingdom and glory praised here.

Daniel 2:20 Parallel

In Daniel 2:20, Daniel blesses God's name and acknowledges his might forever — directly parallels the doxology's praise of God's kingdom, power, and glory.

Daniel 2:37 Parallel

In Daniel 2:37, the same triad 'kingdom, power, glory' is given by God to Nebuchadnezzar, echoing the doxology's attribution to God alone.

In Psalm 145:11, speaking of God's kingdom glory and power matches the doxology's declaration — very direct parallel.

Psalm 66:7 Parallel

Psalm 66:7 says God rules by His power forever, reinforcing the eternal power and kingdom in the doxology.

Psalm 141:4 Parallel

In Psalm 141:4, the prayer to not be led into evil directly parallels the petition 'lead us not into temptation'.

Psalm 62:11 Parallel

Psalm 62:11 declares that power belongs to God, directly echoing the doxology's 'the power'.

Psalm 96:7 Parallel

Psalm 96:7 calls people to ascribe glory and strength to God, matching the doxology's ascription.

Luke 11:4 Parallel

Luke 11:4 gives the parallel Lord's Prayer without the doxology, highlighting its absence in the earliest tradition.

Luke 22:40 Parallel

Luke 22:40 echoes the prayer's plea 'lead us not into temptation' as Jesus instructs disciples to pray against entering temptation.

Romans 9:5 Parallel

Romans 9:5 ends with 'God blessed for ever. Amen,' a doxological phrase very similar to 'thine is... glory for ever.'

Romans 11:36 concludes with 'to whom be glory for ever. Amen,' a direct doxological parallel to the Lord's Prayer ending.

Revelation 11:15 declares God's kingdom has come, echoing the doxology 'thine is the kingdom' — a prayer realized in the end.

Revelation 19:6 proclaims 'the Lord God Almighty reigns' — matching the doxology's 'the power and the glory' in the Lord's Prayer.

Exodus 15:6 Parallel

Exodus 15:6 exalts God's 'glorious power' and his right hand shattering enemies, echoing the ascription of 'power and glory' in the doxology.

In Genesis 22:1, God tests Abraham — contrasting with the petition to not be led into temptation, as testing can come from God.

In Deuteronomy 8:2, God leads Israel into testing to humble them — a contrast to the plea 'lead us not into temptation'.

In Deuteronomy 8:16, God tests Israel for their good — contrasting with the request to avoid temptation, yet showing God's purpose.

1 John 5:19 Parallel

1 John 5:19 states the whole world lies in the power of the evil one — the context that makes deliverance from evil necessary.

In Proverbs 30:8, Agur prays for neither poverty nor riches to avoid temptation — a parallel request to avoid sin-inducing situations.

1 Chronicles 16:31 Related theme

1 Chronicles 16:31 proclaims 'The LORD reigns', paralleling the doxology's 'For thine is the kingdom' — both affirm God's sovereign rule.

Daniel 4:35 Parallel

Daniel 4:35 affirms God's absolute power over all, matching the doxology's 'the power'.

Daniel 7:18 Parallel

Daniel 7:18 promises saints will possess the kingdom forever, paralleling the doxology's eternal kingdom.

Hebrews 2:15 shows Christ delivering those enslaved by fear of death — a specific aspect of deliverance from evil's power.

Esther 1:4 Contrast

Esther 1:4 displays an earthly king's glorious wealth — contrasting with the eternal kingdom, power, and glory ascribed to God here.

Psalm 47:7 Parallel

Psalm 47:7 declares 'God is the King of all the earth,' another Old Testament chorus of God's universal reign.

Genesis 32:11 Related theme

Genesis 32:11 records Jacob's plea to be delivered from Esau, mirroring the petition 'deliver us from evil' as a prayer for rescue from danger.

Psalm 47:2 Parallel

Psalm 47:2 calls God 'a great King over all the earth,' echoing the kingdom and power ascribed in the doxology.

Galatians 1:4 Related theme

Galatians 1:4 describes Christ delivering us from the present evil age — a broader theological statement echoing the prayer's deliverance from evil.