Month: July 2024

1 Corinthians 13:4 in the New King James Version (NKJV):  4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not [a]puffed up;  Footnotes a. arrogant  This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's discourse on love in 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the "Love Chapter".… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:4

The New King James Version of 2 Timothy 3:16–17 reads:  16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.  Footnotes  2 Timothy 3:16 training, discipline  This passage is a cornerstone of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, affirming the divine inspiration… Continue reading 2 Timothy 3:16–17

Psalm 31:24 from the New King James Version (NKJV).  Psalm 31:24 reads: "Be of good courage,  And He shall strengthen your heart,  All you who hope in the LORD."  Contextual Understanding  Psalm 31 is a psalm of lament, attributed to David. It's a heartfelt cry for deliverance and protection, but also a profound statement of… Continue reading Psalm 31:24

2 Chronicles 15:7, in the New King James Version (NKJV), reads: "But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” [5].  This verse is part of a larger narrative in 2 Chronicles 15, where the prophet Azariah is exhorting King Asa and the people of Judah… Continue reading 2 Chronicles 15:7

The New King James Version of 1 Thessalonians 4:11 reads: "that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,"  This verse is part of a larger section where Paul is giving practical instructions for Christian living. The emphasis here… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 4:11

1 Corinthians 15:58 from the New King James Version (NKJV). 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.  This verse is the conclusion of Paul's extensive discourse on the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Here are… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 15:58

2 Timothy 1:7 from the New King James Version (NKJV) within the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity.  The verse reads as follows:  7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.  Contextual Analysis This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy,… Continue reading 2 Timothy 1:7

2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV), reads: "Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."  This verse is part of a larger passage where the Apostle Paul contrasts the Old and New Covenants. In the context of Reformed Evangelical Christianity, this verse is often interpreted as follows:  The… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 3:17

New King James Version of Luke 9:23–24. The verses read as follows:  Take Up the Cross and Follow Him  23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross [a]daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life… Continue reading Luke 9:23–24

Proverbs 18:21 from the New King James Version (NKJV).  Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) states: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." [7]  Commentary  This verse underscores the immense power that resides in our words. It suggests that our tongues, which we use to form… Continue reading Proverbs 18:21