The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:9-15
The Lord's Prayer. This is the model prayer. It is not simply one form of prayer intended to supersede all others, or to take its place among prayers of a different character. It is the type and pattern of all prayer. "After this manner therefore pray ye." Let us note its leading characteristics. I. IN FORM IT IS BRIEF , CLEAR , AND SIMPLE . This is offered in contrast to the vain repetitions of the heathen. It is not the length of a prayer, but the reality of it, that... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 6:5-15
Prayer. read more