The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 6:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The Lord's Prayer (part 3).

Having considered three of the seven petitions of this wonderful prayer, we come to consider those remaining, which have reference to the forgiveness of evil and deliverance from the evil one.

I. THE FORGIVENESS OF EVIL.

1. We need this.

2. It is conditionally promised.

II. DEFENCE AGAINST THE EVIL ONE.

1. Lead us not ,into temptation.

2. Deliver us from the evil one.

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