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A Prayer for Daily Trust
This petition teaches a posture of continual reliance on God. Commentators note that the phrase 'day by day' emphasizes ongoing dependence. Like the Israelites receiving manna in the wilderness, we are encouraged to trust God for what is sufficient for each day's needs, not stockpiling for the distant future.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 11:2–4
19th Century
Bishop
[Verse 2] When ye pray, say, ... — The reproduction, with only a verbal variation here and there, which may well have bee…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 11:3
19th Century
Preacher
"Give us, O Lord, what we really need; not that which would be a luxury, but that which is a necessity. Give us, as we will need it day by…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 11:3
Once more Luke speaks of Jesus at prayer (cf. 3:21; 6:12; 9:28). His exemplary practice introduces the exemplary prayer. Since prayer inevitably ex…
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John Gill
On Luke 11:3
17th Century
Pastor
Give us day by day our daily bread .
] Or "for the day"; or "every day", as the Syriac version renders it; (See …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 11:1–4
17th Century
Minister
���Lord, teach us to pray,��� is a good prayer, and a very necessary one, for Jesus Christ only can teach us, by his word and Spirit, how …