Matthew 4:22

4:22 They ¹  immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.

Matthew 5:48

5:48 So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ² 

Matthew 6:9

6:9 So pray this way: ³ 

Our Father ⁴  in heaven, may your name be honored, ⁵ 

[4:22]  ¹ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

[5:48]  ² sn This remark echoes the more common OT statements like Lev 19:2 or Deut 18:13: “you must be holy as I am holy.”

[6:9]  ³ sn Pray this way. What follows, although traditionally known as the Lord’s prayer, is really the disciples’ prayer. It represents how they are to approach God, by acknowledging his uniqueness and their need for his provision and protection.

[6:9]  ⁴ sn God is addressed in terms of intimacy (Father). The original Semitic term here was probably Abba. The term is a little unusual in a personal prayer, especially as it lacks qualification. It is not the exact equivalent of “daddy” (as is sometimes popularly suggested), but it does suggest a close, familial relationship.

[6:9]  ⁵ tn Grk “hallowed be your name.”