Month: January 2025

1 Timothy 6:12

Commentary on 1 Timothy 6:12 (NKJV) Text of 1 Timothy 6:12 (NKJV) "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." Introduction 1 Timothy 6:12 is part of Paul's first letter to Timothy, a young church leader in Ephesus. This letter… Continue reading 1 Timothy 6:12

Exodus 20:8

Commentary on Exodus 20:8 (NKJV) Introduction Exodus 20:8 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." This verse, part of the Ten Commandments, serves as a divine injunction to observe the Sabbath. This commandment holds significant theological and practical implications for modern Christian living. Historical and Theological Context The… Continue reading Exodus 20:8

Matthew 18:20

Matthew 18:20 (NKJV) "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." Context and Interpretation Matthew 18 is a rich chapter focusing on various aspects of Christian community life. Matthew 18:20 is part of a passage (Matthew 18:15–20) dealing with church discipline and reconciliation. The central teaching of this… Continue reading Matthew 18:20

1 Corinthians 15:58

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) “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.” Context of the Passage 1 Corinthians 15 is a pivotal chapter where Apostle Paul defends the doctrine of the resurrection. He explains the significance of Christ's resurrection,… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 15:58

John 9:37–38

Commentary on John 9:37–38 (NKJV) "And Jesus said to him, 'You have both seen Him and it is He who is talking with you.' Then he said, 'Lord, I believe!' And he worshiped Him." Context and Teaching Background: This passage is situated in the narrative of John 9, where Jesus heals a man who was born… Continue reading John 9:37–38

Acts 8:35

Commentary on Acts 8:35 (NKJV) Passage Context Acts 8:35 (NKJV): "Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him." This verse is part of the larger narrative in Acts 8:26–40, where the Apostle Philip is led by the Holy Spirit to encounter an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the… Continue reading Acts 8:35

John 3:21

John 3:21 (NKJV) "But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." Commentary Contextual Background John 3 is a profound chapter in the Gospel of John, detailing the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a ruler of the… Continue reading John 3:21

Luke 7:47

In Luke 7:47 of the New King James Version (NKJV), we find Jesus teaching a profound lesson on forgiveness and love. This passage reads: “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” This verse is part of a… Continue reading Luke 7:47

Acts 2:38

Commentary on Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 (NKJV): “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Context and Analysis The verse is situated within Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost,… Continue reading Acts 2:38