Matthew 6:11

"Give-δὸς (dos)-to give, (by implication: to supply, furnish, necessary things) us this day-σήμερον (semeron)-to day, this (very) day) our daily bread."

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daily-ἐπιούσιον (epiousin)-sufficient, appointed, (i.e. necessary for us): "Give us this day the bread which this day's necessities require."  It is said to be "daily" bread, and to be asked for "day by day"; which suggests the uncertainty of life; strikes at all anxious and immoderate cares for the morrow; is designed to restrain from covetousness, and to keep up the duty of prayer, and constant dependence on God.

bread-ἄρτον (arton)-necessary or sufficient food): The nourishment of the body; and this is to be said every day of our lives, to the end thereof; a proper supply of food: or the meaning of it is, that God would give us, for the present time, such food as we stand in need of; is suitable to us, to our nature and constitution, state and condition, and is sufficient and convenient for us. Bread, says Heylin, here signifies, “all things needful for our maintenance; the maintenance of the whole man, both body and soul; for each of these have their proper sustenance; to one belongs the natural bread, to the other the spiritual, and both are included in this petition.”

*** example of Greek word: ἄρτον (arton) click: Luke 24:30

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1 John 5:14-15 

14"And this is the confidence-παρρησία (parresia)-free-spokenness, boldness) that we have in him, that, if we ask-αἰτώμεθα (aitometha)-to ask, crave) any thing according-κατὰ (kata)-according to, agreeably to) to his will-θέλημα (thelema)-will, wish, desire), he heareth-ἀκούει (akouei)-to give ear, hearken, hear, (i.e. to listen to, have regard to) us. 15 “And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions-αἰτήματα (aitemata)-petition, request, (e.g. what is or has been asked for) that we desired-αἰτέω (aiteo)-to ask, request) of him.”

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* example of Greek word: παρρησία (parresia) click: 2 Corinthians 7:4 (boldness)

*** example of Greek word: θέλημα (thelema)-will click: Matthew 12:50

*** example of Greek word: ἀκούει (akouei)-he heareth click: John 9:31

*** example of Greek word: αἰτέω (aiteo)-desired click: Matthew 6:8 (ask)

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Matthew 6:12 

"And forgive-ἄφες (apses)-to send or let off or away, (i.e. to remit, forgive) us our-ἡμῶν (hēmōn)-our, we, us) debts, as we forgive our debtors-ὀφειλέταις (opheiletais)-debtor, one owing anything)."

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forgive-ἄφες (apses)-to send or let off or away, (i.e. to remit, forgive)

*** example of Greek word: ἄφες (apses) click: Luke 17:3

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debts-ὀφειλήματα (opheilemata)-what is owing, indebtedness, (metaph. offence, sin): A duty unfulfilled is a debt unpaid. Primarily, therefore, the words "our debts" represent sins of omission, and "trespasses" the transgression of a law, sins of commission. Even the sins against our neighbour are, in this sense, debts which we have incurred to God; and as the past cannot be undone, they are debts which we can never pay. The word "debts" is used here figuratively. It does not mean "literally" that we are "debtors to God," but that our sins have a resemblance to debts. Debtors are those who are bound to others for some claim in commercial transactions; for something which we have had, and for which we are bound to pay according to contract. "Literally" there can be no such transaction between God and us. It must be used figuratively. We are guilty, and God only can forgive, in the same way as none but a "creditor" can forgive a debtor. The word "debts" here, therefore, means "sins," or offences against God - offences which none but God can forgive. 

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forgive-ἀφίεμεν (aphiemen)--to send or let off or away, (i.e. to remit, forgive): In the very act of prayer we are taught to remind ourselves of the conditions of forgiveness. God sees His own image reflected in His forgiving children; but to ask God for what we ourselves refuse to men, is to insult Him. the unkindness of friends, all sorts of offences, are to be forgiven by us; and not only so, but we are to pray to God to forgive them also. Now this is mentioned, not as if our forgiving others is the cause of God's forgiving us, or the model of it, or as setting him an example, or as if his and our forgiving were to be compared together, since these will admit of no comparison; but this is an argument founded upon God's own promise and grace, to forgive such who have compassion on their fellow creatures. Here is a promise, If you forgive, your heavenly Father will also forgive. We must forgive, as we hope to be forgiven. Those who desire to find mercy with God, must show mercy to their brethren. Christ came into the world as the great Peace-maker, not only to reconcile us to God, but one to another. 

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Matthew 6:6

"But thou when thou prayest-προσεύχῃ (proseuche)-to pray or wish for, to offer prayers, to pray), enter into thy closet-ταμεῖον (tameion)-store or inner chamber, (i.e. a chamber, especially 'an inner chamber'; a secret room), and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy father-πατρί (patri)-father, (i.e. God is called the Father) which is in secret-κρυπτός (kruptos)-hidden, concealed, secret), and thy father which seeth-βλέπων (blepon)-to see, perceive, understand) in secret, shall reward-ἀποδώσει (apodosei)-to give away or back, (i.e. to requite, recompense) thee openly."

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*** example of Greek word: ταμεῖον (tameion)-closet click: Luke 12:3

*** example of Greek word: πατρί (patri)-father click: Ephesians 5:20

*** example of Greek word: κρυπτός (kruptos)-secret click: Romans 2:16

* example of Greek word: ἀποδώσει (apodosei)-shall reward click: 2 timothy 4:8 (shall give)

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Matthew 6:13

"And lead-εἰσενέγκῃς (eisenegkes)-to bear or carry into, to bring into) us not-μὴ (me)-not) into temptation, but deliver-ῥῦσαι (pusai)-to rescue) us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever- αἰῶνας (aionas)-to the age, eternal, evermore, for ever), Amen."

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temptation-πειρασμόν (peirasmon)-trial, proof) : A petition similar to this is offered by David, Psalm 141:4; "Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with the workers of iniquity." God tempts no man. See James 1:13. This phrase, then, must be used in the sense of "permitting." Do not "suffer" us, or "permit" us, to be tempted to sin. In this it is implied that God has such control over the tempter as to save us from his power if we call upon him. The word "temptation," however, means sometimes "trial, affliction," anything that "tests" our virtue. If this be the meaning here, as it may be, then the import of the prayer is, "Do not afflict or try us." It is not wrong to pray that we may be saved from suffering if it be the will of God. Into such trial or temptation, as will be too hard for our weakness to endure. "do not lead me" neither into sin, nor into transgression and iniquity, "nor into temptation", or "into the hands of temptation"; that is, into the power of it, so as to be overcome by it. The words are a cry issuing from a deep sense of our personal weakness against the powers of evil. 

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evil-πονηροῦ (ponrou)-the evil, (i.e. wicked, evil things, wicked one): "let it be thy good pleasure, 0 Lord our God, and the God of our fathers, "that thou wouldst deliver us" from impudent men, and impudence; from an "evil" man, and from an "evil" accident; from the "evil" imagination, i.e. the corruption of nature; from an "evil" companion; from an "evil" neighbour, from "evil" temptations"; and from Satan the destroyer; and from hard judgment; and from an hard adversary. And most, if not all of these things, may be very well thought to be comprised in the word "evil" here: particularly Satan may be meant, by "evil", or "the evil one". He is elsewhere called, by way of eminence, the "Evil One," Matthew 13:19; 1 John 2:13-14; 1 John 3:12. As the word may be rendered; who is eminently, originally, and immutably evil; his whole work and employment is nothing else but evil: and to be delivered from him, is to be rescued out of his hands, preserved from his snares, and delivered from his temptations. Evil men may also be intended: all men are naturally evil, and unalterably so, without the grace of God; and some are notoriously wicked; from whose company, sinful lusts, and pleasures, to which they are addicted, as well as from their rage and persecution, good men cannot but desire deliverance; as also from the evil of afflictions, and especially from the evil of sin; as that they may be kept from the commission of it; have the guilt of it removed; be preserved from its power and dominion; and, at last, be freed from the very being of it.  *** example of Greek word: πονηροῦ (ponrou) click: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

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kingdom-βασιλεία (basileia)-kingdom, (by implication: kingship, royal rule, reign, dominion)/ power-δύναμις (dunamis)-ability, power, strength, might)/ glory-δόξα (doxa)-glory, (i.e. honour, praise, worship, majesty): By our praise to him it induces in us the remembrance that it is to God's kingdom that we belong, having him for King and Source of law; that it is by God's power that we live on earth and stand freed from Satan's grasp; that it is for the furtherance of God's glory that all has been done for us, all wrought in us, all these petitions are now made and all our hopes and aims are directed.

Thine is the kingdom - That is, thine is the reign or dominion. Thou hast control over all these things, and canst so order them as to answer these petitions. 

Thine is the power - Thou hast power to accomplish what we ask. We are weak, and cannot do it; but thou art Almighty, and all things are possible with thee.

Thine is the glory - That is, thine is the honor or praise. Not for "our honor," but that thy glory, thy goodness, may be displayed in providing for our wants; thy power exerted in defending us; thy praise be celebrated by causing thy kingdom to spread through the earth.

* example of Greek word: βασιλεία (basileia)-kingdom click: 1 Corinthians 4:20

*** example of Greek word: δύναμις (dunamis)-power click: Romans 1:16

*** example of Greek word: δόξα (doxa)-glory click: Philippians 4:20

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Amen-ἀμήν (amen)-amen, steadfast, (Hebr. so be it, so it is): This is a word of Hebrew origin, from a verb signifying "to be firm, secure, to be true and faithful." It is a word expressing consent or strong approbation; a word of strong asseveration. It means "verily, certainly, so be it." 

*** example of Greek word: ἀμήν (amen) click: Romans 15:33

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1 Peter 4:7 

"But the end-τέλος (telos)-end, (i.e. termination, cessation) of all things is at hand-ἤγγικεν (eggiken)-to be or come near (i.e. has come nigh, is at hand): be ye therefore sober-σωφρονήσατε (sophronesate)-to be sound minded, (i.e. to be in one's right mind) and watch-νήψατε (nepsate)-to be sober, watchful) unto prayer-προσευχάς (proseuchas)-a prayer, pouring out, (i.e. prayer addressed to God)."

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*** example of Greek word: τέλος (telos)-end click: 1 Corinthians 15:24

*** example of Greek word: ἤγγικεν (eggiken)-is at hand click: Mark 1:15

** example of Greek word: νήψατε (nepsate)-watch click: 1 Peter 5:8 (sober)

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