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A Kingdom Now and Not Yet
Commentators explain that praying "Thy kingdom come" is a request for two things. First, we ask for God's saving reign to expand now as more people submit to Christ. Second, we cry out for the future consummation of His kingdom, when Jesus returns and all things are made new. It's a prayer for both present mission and future hope.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 6:10
18th Century
Theologian
Your kingdom come. The word kingdom here means reign. ().
The petition is the expression of a wish that God may r…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 6:9–13
19th Century
Preacher
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our dai…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 6:10
As God is eternally holy, so he eternally reigns in absolute sovereignty. God’s “kingdom” or “reign” (4:17) can refer to that aspect of God’s sover…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 6:10
16th Century
Theologian
May your kingdom come. Though the Greek verb (ἐλθέτω) is simple, yet if, instead of May your kingdom come, we read, as it was ren…
John Gill
On Matthew 6:10
17th Century
Pastor
Your kingdom come
The form of expression used by the ancient Jews, relating to this article, before the coming of Ch…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 6:9–15
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 6:9–15
13th Century
Philosopher
Therefore, this is how you shall pray. Above, the Lord taught the manner of praying: namely, that we avoid both the vanit…