The condition implied in the Prayer itself is asserted more distinctly. As we have seen, it is not an arbitrary condition but the result of the ete…

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will yo…

Rabanus Maurus: With the word "Amen," He shows that the Lord will certainly grant all things that are rightly requested by tho…

These verses reinforce the thought of the fifth petition (see comment on v.12). The repetition serves to stress the deep importance for the communi…

But if you forgive not men their trespasses
On the other hand, where men are not of a forgiving temper to their fell…

Christ saw it necessary to show His disciples what must commonly be the subject and method of their prayer. Not that we are restricted to the use o…

Therefore, this is how you shall pray. Above, the Lord taught the manner of praying: namely, that we avoid both the vanit…