Month: August 2024

Matthew 6:33 from the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." [1]  Commentary  Matthew 6:33 is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus addresses the worries of life. He encourages His followers to seek first… Continue reading Matthew 6:33

Joel 2:12-13 (NKJV) reads:  A Call to Repentance  12   “Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.”  13   So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm.  Commentary:  These verses are a call… Continue reading Joel 2:12–13

1 Corinthians 10:13 in the New King James Version reads: "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able… Continue reading I Corinthians 10:13

Mark 9:24 from the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!'" [14]. This verse is part of a larger narrative where a father seeks healing for his son, who is possessed by an unclean spirit [2].  Contextual Understanding … Continue reading Mark 9:24

New King James Version of Jude 1:22:  22 And on some have compassion, [a]making a distinction;  Footnotes  Jude 1:22 NU who are doubting (or making distinctions)  This verse is part of a larger section where Jude provides guidance on how to respond to those who are doubting or have been led astray.  Interpretation and Commentary  Jude 1:22 underscores the necessity of… Continue reading Jude 22

John 20:29 NKJV reads: "Jesus said to him, 'Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'"  Commentary and Theological Teaching:  This verse is part of the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples, specifically addressing Thomas, who had doubted the resurrection until he… Continue reading John 20:29

2 Corinthians 9:7 from the New King James Version (NKJV) reads as follows: "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."  Contextual Understanding  This verse is part of a larger section where the Apostle Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to prepare… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 9:7

Galatians 5:16 in the New King James Version reads: "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." [11] This verse is a pivotal command in the Christian life.  Commentary  The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, introduces the concept of living by the Spirit… Continue reading Galatians 5:16

Proverbs 16:9 in the New King James Version reads: "A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps."  This verse is a profound statement about the sovereignty of God and the agency of man.  Man's Planning (Human Agency): The first part of the verse acknowledges that humans have the ability and responsibility… Continue reading Proverbs 16:9

James 1:2–3 from the New King James Version (NKJV).  The passage reads as follows:  Profiting from Trials  2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience.  Footnotes  James 1:3 endurance or perseverance  Commentary:  This passage is a call to joy in the midst of trials. The author, James, is not… Continue reading James 1:2–3