Matthew 6:11 bbe — Give us this day bread for our needs.

Bible in Basic English

"Give us this day bread for our needs."

— Matthew 6:11, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 6 — Context

8

So be not like them; because your Father has knowledge of your needs even before you make your requests to him.

9

Let this then be your prayer: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

10

Let your kingdom come. Let your pleasure be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

11

Give us this day bread for our needs.

12

And make us free of our debts, as we have made those free who are in debt to us.

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And let us not be put to the test, but keep us safe from the Evil One.

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For if you let men have forgiveness for their sins, you will have forgiveness from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:11 say?
Matthew 6:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give us this day bread for our needs.”
Where is Matthew 6:11 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 11.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 6:11.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:11 in?
Matthew 6:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 6:11?
Matthew 6:11 reads (BBE): “Give us this day bread for our needs.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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