Month: August 2024

Commentary on Luke 1:37 (NKJV) Luke 1:37 (NKJV): "For with God nothing will be impossible." Context and Explanation In the context of Luke 1, the angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce that she will conceive and bear a son, Jesus, who will be called the Son of God. Mary, a virgin, questions how this can… Continue reading Luke 1:37

John 1:1 NKJV: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." [5] Commentary John 1:1 is a profound verse that establishes the preexistence, divinity, and distinctness of Jesus Christ, referred to as "the Word" (Logos). This verse is foundational to the understanding of Christ. Preexistence: "In… Continue reading John 1:1

Psalm 113:3 in the New King James Version reads: "From the rising of the sun to its going down, The Lord's name is to be praised."  Commentary and Theological Teaching  This verse is a call to praise the Lord, not just at specific times, but continuously throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset [5]. It… Continue reading Psalm 113:3

New King James Version of Revelation 3:20, reads: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." [6]  Commentary  This verse is part of the message to the church in Laodicea, a church… Continue reading Revelation 3:20

Galatians 5:14 in the New King James Version reads: "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.'" This verse is a profound statement about the essence of Christian living.  Theological Interpretation  The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, emphasises that the entire… Continue reading Galatians 5:14

Ephesians 5:1 in the New King James Version reads, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children." This verse is a profound call to Christians to model their lives after God, particularly in His attribute of love [1] [2].  Commentary  The verse begins with "Therefore," indicating a continuation from the previous chapter, Ephesians 4, where… Continue reading Ephesians 5:1

New King James Version of 1 Peter 4:16:  "Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter." [1]  This verse is part of a larger passage where Peter encourages believers to live for God and endure suffering for Christ's sake.  Commentary  1 Peter 4:16… Continue reading 1 Peter 4:16

Matthew 5:10 (NKJV): "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven." [6] [9]  This verse is the last of the Beatitudes in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. It presents a paradoxical statement that those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, and theirs is the kingdom of… Continue reading Matthew 5:10

Romans 5:3-5 from the New King James Version (NKJV)reads as follows [6]:  3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; 4 and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.  Footnotes  Romans 5:3 endurance  Romans 5:4 approved… Continue reading Romans 5:3–5

Acts 3:19 New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."  Commentary  Acts 3:19 is part of the Apostle Peter's sermon following the healing of a lame man at the temple gate. The… Continue reading Acts 3:19