King James Bible
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."
Jesus teaches his disciples to pray for God's sovereign rule to be fully manifested on earth. The kingdom refers to God's reign breaking into human history, both as a present reality through Christ's ministry and a future consummation when all creation submits to divine authority. This petition asks that God's purposes and commands be accomplished among humanity just as perfectly as they already are in the heavenly realm. It expresses surrender to divine sovereignty while acknowledging the current resistance to God's will in the fallen world. Heaven serves as the model where God's will is executed completely and joyfully without rebellion or delay. This comparison establishes the standard for earthly obedience and points to the ultimate reconciliation of heaven and earth under God's perfect rule.