Karakia | Prayers for Worship and Meeting Use in New Zealand: Karakia Whakamutunga | Closing Prayer

Karakia whakamutunga are prayers that are said to conclude a gathering or meeting.

Scriptural Prayers

Kia tau, kia tātou katoa

Te atawhai o tō tātou Ariki a Ihu Karaiti
Me te aroha o te Atua, me te whiwhinga tahitanga
Ki te wairua tapu,
Ake, ake, ake,
Amine

This benediction is very commonly used.

Benediction (Paul’s benediction to the Corinthians. 2 Corinthians 13:14)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2 Corinthians 13:14 in te reo Maori (Youtube)
Kia tau, kia tātou katoa by Delma Rae (sung)

Kia tau, kia tātou katoa  by Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School year 7 students 2013 (sung)

Kia tau, kia tātou katoa  by ngatiporou. (Whanau singing "Kia tau")

Kia tau, kia tātou katoa by Nerehana Whanau (with words)

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Num 6:24-26 Ma Ihowa koe e manaaki, mana koe e tiaki: Ma Ihowa e mea kia tiaho tona mata ki a koe, mana ano hoki koe e atawhai: Ma Ihowa tona kanohi e whakaara ki a koe, mana ano e tuku te rangimarie ki a koe.


Num 6:24-26 The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

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1 Ch 16:11 Rapua a Ihowa, me tona kaha; rapua tonutia tona mata.

1 Ch 16:11 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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Eph 3:20 Na ki a ia, e kaha nei ki te mahi i nga mea nui whakaharahara, nui noa atu i nga mea katoa e inoi ai, e whakaaro ai tatou, he penei ano me te kaha e mahi nei i roto i a tatou,

Eph 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

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Php 1:2 Kia tau ki a koutou te aroha noa, me te rangimarie, he mea na te Atua, na to tatou Matua, na te Ariki hoki, na Ihu Karaiti.

Php 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Php 4:20 Na, waiho i te Atua, ara i to tatou Matua, te kororia ake ake. Amine.

Php 4:20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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Jud 1:24 Na, ki te mea kaha ki te tiaki i a koutou kei hinga, ki te whakatu hoki i a koutou ki te aroaro o tona kororia, he mea kohakore i runga i te hari whakaharahara,

Jude 1:24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.

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Christian Prayers

Ma te Atua koe e tiaki
E Manaaki I nga wa katoa
Kia manawanui
Kia Kaha
Amine

May God take care of you
And keep you at all times
Be stout hearted
Be strong
Amen

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E te atua
Kua mutu a matou mahi mo tenei wa
Arahina matou ki o matou ka inga
Ko ihu karaiti to matou Ariki
Amine

Lord
Our work is finished for this time
Guide us to our home
For Jesus Christ, our Lord’s sake
Amen


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E te Atua
E whakawhetai ana mātou mo ōu manaakitanga i tēnei hui
Awhinatia mātou i tēnei rā
Ko tō Wairua Tapu tō mātou Ariki
Amine

Lord
Thank you for your support and guidance during this meeting.
Care for us this day
Through your spirit
Amen

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E te kaihanga, tēnei te tuku whakawhetai ki a koe mō tēnei rā.

Ngā reo whakamoemiti mō ngā tini manaakitanga i tuku iho mai.
E te Atua, arahina mai mātou i a mātou e hoki ana ki ō mātou whānau.
Ka tuku atu i ēnei kupu whakamoemiti i runga i tō ingoa tapu. 
Amine.

Oh God, we thank you for this day.
We thank you for the many blessings you have given us.
Dear Lord, guide us so that we may arrive safely to our families.
We send these words of thanks in your name. 
Amen.