Jesus probably taught the crowds how to pray several times, but the two written accounts do seem to be describing the same situation with Jesus teaching his disciples. Therefore, he implies 'pray something like this' (and not word for word), although there is nothing wrong in memorising it. Here are the two prayers so you can compare them: Matthew 6:9–13 NIV the longer version: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." Luke 11:2–4 NIV shorter version: “Father, [some manuscripts have: Our Father in heaven] hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. [Some manuscripts: May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.] Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation [some manuscripts have: but deliver us from the evil one]"