Matthew 6:11 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matthew 6:11
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A 19th century depiction of this verse
Book	Gospel of Matthew
Christian Bible part	New Testament

Matthew 6:11 is an important verse from chapter six of the Gospel of Matthew. It is found in the New Testament part of the Bible. This verse is part of the famous Sermon on the Mount, which was a teaching given by Jesus.

Matthew 6:11 is also the third verse of the Lord's Prayer. This prayer is one of the most well-known parts of the entire New Testament. This short verse asks God for something important. It is the fourth request in the prayer.

What Does Matthew 6:11 Say?

The original text of this verse was written in Koine Greek. This was the common language spoken in that region a long time ago.

The verse says: "Give us today our epiousios bread."

You might notice the word epiousios. This word is a bit tricky to translate. It has been understood in different ways over time.

How Is "Epiousios" Translated?

The word epiousios has caused many discussions among Bible scholars. It can mean different things.

One common way it is translated is "daily." This means we are asking God for the food we need each day.

Another way it is translated is "supersubstantial." This word suggests something more than just physical food. It might refer to spiritual food or something very important for our souls.

Different Bible Versions of Matthew 6:11

Many different Bible versions translate this verse. Here are a few examples:

• The Authorized King James Version (KJV) says: "Give us this day our daily bread."
• The English Standard Version (ESV) also says: "Give us this day our daily bread."
• The Douay–Rheims Bible uses the word "supersubstantial." It says: "Give us this day our supersubstantial bread."

Most modern Bibles use "daily bread." This translation focuses on our everyday needs.

The Meaning of This Prayer Request

Matthew 6:7–16 from the 1845 illuminated book of The Sermon on the Mount, designed by Owen Jones.

This part of the Lord's Prayer marks a change. The first three requests in the prayer focus on God's glory. They ask for God's name to be honored and for His kingdom to come.

But this fourth request, "Give us today our daily bread," is about our own needs. It is a prayer for personal things. The requests that follow this one also focus on what people need.

This request shows that we depend on God for our basic needs. It reminds us that God cares about our everyday lives. It also teaches us to trust Him to provide for us.

Unlike some other parts of the Lord's Prayer, this specific request for "daily bread" does not have a clear match in Jewish prayers from that time. This makes it a unique part of Jesus' teaching.