Prayer in Matthew 6 vs Prayer in the Gospel of John

 

Prayer in Matthew 6 vs Prayer in the Gospel of John

l  Prayer in Matthew 6 (Kingdom Prayer) 

9 You then, pray in this way: Our Father who is in the heavens, Your name be sanctified;

10 Your kingdom come; Your will be done, as in heaven, so also on earth.

11 Give us today our daily bread;

12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

13 And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

 

l  Prayer in the Gospel of John (Life Prayer) 

13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.

11 Holy Father, keep them in Your name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are.

21 That they all may be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us.

22 And the glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, even as We are one.

23 I in them, and You in Me, that they may be perfected into one.

 

Aspect	Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13	Prayer in John 14–17
Meaning	The Kingdom Prayer—for God’s name, kingdom, and will to be fulfilled on earth.	The Life Prayer—for the believers’ union, fellowship, and glory in divine life.
Reason	The Lord taught His disciples to pray for the coming of God’s kingdom and the fulfillment of His will (before His death and resurrection).	The Lord revealed the reality of New Testament prayer—fellowship with the Father in His name, entering into divine life.
Distinction	Concerns the Kingdom—God’s government and authority; the Lord’s name is not mentioned.	Concerns Life—inner fellowship and oneness; the Lord’s name is repeatedly emphasized (“in My name”).
Explanation	Focuses on: “Hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven”—a prayer for God’s rule and warfare.	Focuses on: “Abide in Me and My words in you…ask whatever you wish”—a prayer in oneness of life and union.
Purpose	To see God’s name honored, His kingdom manifested, His will done on earth as in heaven.	To abide in Christ and be one with Him, partaking of His glory and divine fellowship.
Example	The model prayer: “Your kingdom come…for Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever” (Matt. 6:9–13).	The Lord’s prayer in John 17: “That they all may be one…even as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You.”
Application	Believers pray for God’s kingdom and will—fighting for His interest and testimony on earth.	Believers pray in the Lord’s name, in spirit, in union with Him—living the inner reality of divine life.
Relationship	The Kingdom prayer establishes the outward administration of God’s rule.	The Life prayer supplies the inward essence—life supports the Kingdom; the Kingdom expresses life.
Burden	To fight for God’s kingdom, His will, and His name’s glorification.	To abide in Christ and express the oneness and glory of divine life.
Prophetic Speaking	Emphasizes God’s purpose, kingdom vision, and spiritual warfare.	Emphasizes union with the Lord, praying in His name, and the reality of fellowship.
Related Scriptures	Matthew 6:9–13; Matthew 12:28; Matthew 24:14; Luke 11:2; Daniel 2:44	John 14:13–14; John 15:7, 16; John 16:23–24; John 17:1–26; Romans 8:26–27
Conclusion	Kingdom-oriented prayer—outward, governmental, authoritative.	Life-oriented prayer—inward, organic, relational.

 

🔸 Core Summary

• Matthew 6 Prayer → Kingdom, Authority, Warfare.
• John’s Prayer → Life, Oneness, Fellowship.
• Combined Vision → Life produces the Kingdom; the Kingdom manifests the Life.

 

*Please refer to the May 2025 International Elders and Responsible Brothers Training: General Topic: Matthew Chapters 5-7 - Extremely Important Aspects - Week 3: Prayer for Essential Kingdom Life