01The verses
“Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.”
Matthew 6:9, 10 · ASV
02Meaning
Jesus put first the sanctifying of God’s name, the coming of his Kingdom and the doing of his will on earth. Only then did he mention personal needs like daily bread and forgiveness.
03Not for repetition
Just before this, Jesus warned against “vain repetitions” (verse 7). The prayer is a pattern, not a formula to recite.