John 7:38

Commentary on John 7:38 1. The Text John 7:38 (King James Version)“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” 2. Literary and Historical Context John:7[i] places Jesus in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles, a week-long celebration remembering God’s provision in the wilderness. A key… Continue reading John 7:38

Matthew 7:8

Commentary on Matthew 7:8 1. The Text Matthew 7:8 (King James Version):“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” This verse sits within the Sermon on the Mount, specifically in a section where Jesus teaches about prayer, trust in the Father, and the nature of… Continue reading Matthew 7:8

Psalm 42:1

Commentary on Psalm 42:1 1. The Text (King James Version) Psalm 42:1“As the hart[i] panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.” 2. Exegetical Commentary 2.1 Literary and Historical Context Psalm 42[ii] begins Book Two of the Psalter (Psalms 42 to 72). It is attributed to “the sons of Korah,” a Levitical family… Continue reading Psalm 42:1

2 Corinthians 7:10

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:10 1. The Text 2 Corinthians 7:10 (King James Version):“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.” This single verse sits at the heart of the Apostle Paul’s reflection on the Corinthians’ response to his earlier rebuke. It is a profound statement about… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 7:10

Psalm 56:3

Commentary on Psalm 56:3 1. The Text Psalm 56:3 (King James Version):“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” This short verse sits within a psalm that is both deeply personal and profoundly theological. It is a cry of faith from David during a time of real danger. 2. Literary and Historical Context Psalm 56[i] is… Continue reading Psalm 56:3

Hebrews 4:9

Commentary on Hebrews 4:9 1. The Text Hebrews 4:9 (King James Version):“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” This short verse sits at the heart of the writer’s argument in Hebrews 3–4. It is both a theological anchor and a pastoral encouragement. The author has been warning his hearers not to harden their hearts as… Continue reading Hebrews 4:9

Psalm 23:6

Commentary on Psalm 23:6 1. The Text (King James Version) Psalm 23:6“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” For context, the whole psalm is a single, unified meditation on the Lord as Shepherd. The final verse is the psalm’s… Continue reading Psalm 23:6

1 John 4:4

Commentary on 1 John 4:4 1. The Text 1 John 4:4 (King James Version):“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 2. Literary and Theological Context The verse sits within 1 John 4[i], where the Apostle John teaches the church how to discern truth… Continue reading 1 John 4:4

Proverbs 3:5–6

Commentary on Proverbs 3:5–6 1. The Text (King James Version) Proverbs 3:5–6“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” 2. Literary and Biblical Context Proverbs 3[i] sits within the opening section of the Book of Proverbs (chapters 1–9), where a… Continue reading Proverbs 3:5–6

Psalm 105:1

Commentary on Psalm 105:1 1. The Text (King James Version) Psalm 105:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.” 2. Exegetical Commentary A. Setting and Purpose of Psalm 105 Psalm 105[i] is a historical psalm that rehearses God’s mighty acts from the covenant with Abraham through the Exodus and into… Continue reading Psalm 105:1