Luke 11:4
New International Version
Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

New Living Translation
and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation.”

English Standard Version
and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”

Berean Standard Bible
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’ ”

Berean Literal Bible
And forgive us our sins, for also we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.'"

King James Bible
And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

New King James Version
And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.”

New American Standard Bible
‘And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation.’”

NASB 1995
‘And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

NASB 1977
‘And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

Legacy Standard Bible
And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

Amplified Bible
‘And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us [who has offended or wronged us]. And lead us not into temptation [but rescue us from evil].’”

Christian Standard Bible
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation.”

American Standard Version
And forgive us our sins; for we ourselves also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.

Contemporary English Version
Forgive our sins, as we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us. And keep us from being tempted.'"

English Revised Version
And forgive us our sins; for we ourselves also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Forgive us as we forgive everyone else. Don't allow us to be tempted."

Good News Translation
Forgive us our sins, for we forgive everyone who does us wrong. And do not bring us to hard testing.'"

International Standard Version
and forgive us our sins, as we forgive everyone who sins against us. And never bring us into temptation.'"

Majority Standard Bible
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us the from the evil one.’”

NET Bible
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And do not lead us into temptation."

New Heart English Bible
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'"

Webster's Bible Translation
And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Weymouth New Testament
and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive every one who fails in his duty to us; and bring us not into temptation.'"

World English Bible
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and forgive us our sins, for we also ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us; and may You not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil [one].”

Berean Literal Bible
And forgive us our sins, for also we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.'"

Young's Literal Translation
and forgive us our sins, for also we ourselves forgive every one indebted to us; and mayest Thou not bring us into temptation; but do Thou deliver us from the evil.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And remit to us our sins; for we ourselves also remit to everyone indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation; but deliver us from the evil.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And forgive us our sins, since we also forgive all who are indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”

New American Bible
and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test.”

New Revised Standard Version
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And forgive us our sins; for we have also forgiven all who are indebted to us. And do not let us enter into temptation; but deliver us from error.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
'And forgive us our sins even as we forgive all who are indebted to us, and do not lead us into temptation, but save us from The Evil One.'”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Godbey New Testament
and forgive us our sins; for we also do forgive every one owing us: and lead us not into temptation.

Haweis New Testament
and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one who is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation; but deliver us from the wicked one.

Mace New Testament
and forgive us our sins: since we forgive every one that has offended us, and leave us not under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

Weymouth New Testament
and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive every one who fails in his duty to us; and bring us not into temptation.'"

Worrell New Testament
and forgive us our sins; for we also ourselves forgive every one indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.'"

Worsley New Testament
for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Lord's Prayer
3Give us each day our daily bread. 4And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” 5Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you goes to his friend at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,…

Cross References
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.

Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

Matthew 18:35
That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

Mark 11:25
And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.”

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:13
Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 2:12
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

James 5:15
And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

Psalm 32:1-2
Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Psalm 51:1-2
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Psalm 103:3
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

Psalm 130:3-4
If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? / But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.


Treasury of Scripture

And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

forgive us.

1 Kings 8:34,36
Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers…

Psalm 25:11,18
For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great…

Psalm 32:1-5
A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered…

for.

Matthew 6:14,15
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: …

Matthew 11:25,26
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes…

Matthew 18:35
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

lead.

Luke 8:13
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Luke 22:46
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

but.

Genesis 48:16
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

Psalm 121:7
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

John 17:15
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

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Luke 11
1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;
11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.
14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;
27. and shows who are blessed;
29. preaches to the people;
37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness.














And forgive us our sins
This phrase is a plea for divine forgiveness, acknowledging human fallibility and the need for God's grace. The Greek word for "forgive" is "ἀφίημι" (aphiēmi), which means to send away or release. This reflects the idea of God removing the burden of sin from us. In the historical context of Jewish tradition, forgiveness was often associated with sacrificial offerings, but Jesus teaches that it is through prayer and repentance that we seek God's mercy. This phrase emphasizes the importance of humility and the recognition of our dependence on God's grace.

for we also forgive everyone who sins against us
Here, the reciprocal nature of forgiveness is highlighted. The Greek word for "forgive" in this context is the same as before, "ἀφίημι," reinforcing the idea of releasing or letting go. This part of the verse underscores the Christian principle that receiving God's forgiveness is intrinsically linked to our willingness to forgive others. Historically, this teaching was radical, as it called for a personal and communal ethic of forgiveness that transcended the legalistic norms of the time. It challenges believers to embody the grace they have received by extending it to others, fostering a community marked by reconciliation and love.

And lead us not into temptation
This phrase is a petition for divine guidance and protection. The Greek word for "temptation" is "πειρασμός" (peirasmos), which can mean a trial or test. Theologically, this reflects the understanding that while God does not tempt us to do evil, He allows us to face trials that can strengthen our faith. The historical context of this prayer reflects the early Christian community's awareness of spiritual warfare and the need for God's help in overcoming the challenges of living a faithful life. It is a humble request for God to steer us away from situations where we might fall into sin, acknowledging our vulnerability and the need for His guidance.

but deliver us from the evil one
This concluding phrase is a plea for deliverance from evil, specifically from "the evil one," which is often understood to refer to Satan. The Greek word "ῥύομαι" (rhuomai) means to rescue or deliver, indicating a powerful act of salvation. This reflects the biblical narrative of God as a deliverer, seen throughout the Old Testament in accounts of liberation and protection. In the New Testament context, it acknowledges the reality of spiritual adversaries and the believer's reliance on God's power to overcome them. This phrase encapsulates the hope and assurance that God is actively working to protect and save His people from all forms of evil.

Verse 4. - And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. Unforgiving is unforgiven. Nothing apparently more easy to frame with the lips, and to desire intensely with the heart, than this petition that the Father would forgive us our sins, only, in praying the prayer, how many forget, or at least slur over, the condition of that forgiveness - a condition they impose themselves! We forget the ten thousand talents as we exact the hundred pence, and, in the act of exacting, we bring back again the weight of the great debt on ourselves. And lead us not into temptation. The simple meaning of this concluding petition in St. Luke's report of the prayer is, "Thou knowest, Father, how weak I am; let me not be tempted above that I am able."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

forgive
ἄφες (aphes)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

us
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

sins,
ἁμαρτίας (hamartias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

we
αὐτοὶ (autoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

also
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

forgive
ἀφίομεν (aphiomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

everyone who
παντὶ (panti)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

sins against
ὀφείλοντι (opheilonti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3784: Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.

us.
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

lead
εἰσενέγκῃς (eisenenkēs)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1533: To lead into, bring in, announce. From eis and phero; to carry inward.

us
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

temptation.’”
πειρασμόν (peirasmon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3986: From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity.


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