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Walter A. Elwell, editor. The purpose of this commentary, is to help the average reader of the Bible understand what the text says. Using the NIV as a basis for its comments, this commentary is a totally new work, not a reprint or a revised edition. Thirty-eight contributors representing some of the finest American evangelical scholars present their articles in clear, easy-to-understand language....

Unlike the pagan’s prayer, the Lord’s Prayer is pointed and concise. Even in private (v. 6) the disciple stands within a community (“our Father”). The relationship is intimate (“Father”) but not unduly familiar (“in heaven” acknowledges the Father’s majesty). God will receive the glory due his name (v. 9b) when his final rule is established (v. 10a) and his will is universally obeyed (v. 10b). He who prays this way commits himself to personal obedience (“let my conduct honor your name; your will
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