What Is the Lord's Prayer?
The Lord's Prayer is a short prayer taught by Jesus to his followers, recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and widely recited across Christian traditions.
Its origin
According to the Gospels, Jesus offered it in response to a direct request from his disciples for guidance on how to pray.
Its structure
The prayer moves through praise, a request for God's will, provision for daily needs, forgiveness, and protection — a compact template covering several distinct themes in just a few lines.
Its widespread use
It remains one of the most recited prayers across Christian denominations worldwide, often memorized early and repeated in both personal and communal worship.
Do all Christian traditions recite the Lord's Prayer in exactly the same words?
Wording varies slightly between translations and traditions, but the core structure and content remain consistent across nearly all versions.
