Month: June 2025

Matthew 5:10

Commentary on Matthew 5:10 (NKJV) “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Context within the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 opens Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, presenting the Beatitudes as the heart of kingdom ethics. Verse 10 completes the cluster of blessings by returning us to the first… Continue reading Matthew 5:10

Matthew 5:9

Commentary on Matthew 5:9 (NKJV)“Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God.” Context within the Sermon on the MountMatthew 5 inaugurates Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount,” a foundational exposition of the ethics of God’s kingdom. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–12) reverse worldly values, defining “blessedness” not by power or wealth but by the character shaped in… Continue reading Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:8

Commentary on Matthew 5:8 (NKJV)“Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.” Context within the BeatitudesMatthew 5 opens the Sermon on the Mount with eight paradoxical blessings that invert worldly values and unveil the character of Christ’s kingdom. Jesus pronounces “blessed” those whose attitudes and affections align with God’s reign: the poor in spirit,… Continue reading Matthew 5:8

Matthew 5:7

Commentary on Matthew 5:7 (NKJV) “Blessed are the merciful,For they shall obtain mercy.” Context: The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 opens Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, a summary of Kingdom ethics that unveils the heart of Christian discipleship. Verses 3–12, the Beatitudes, portray eight characteristics of citizens in God’s reign. Each “blessing” (Greek makarioi) describes both… Continue reading Matthew 5:7

Matthew 5:6

Commentary on Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,For they shall be filled.” 1. Context in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 opens the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus sets out eight beatitudes describing the character of citizens in God’s Kingdom. These are not mere moral ideals but declarations of God’s… Continue reading Matthew 5:6

Matthew 5:5

Commentary on Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” This reflection draws upon the context of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) and weaves together historical interpretation with practical, modern application. 1. Context and Textual Analysis In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus outlines a series of beatitudes that subvert common… Continue reading Matthew 5:5

Matthew 5:4

Commentary on Matthew 5:4 This commentary explores the text’s immediate context within the Sermon on the Mount, its theological depths, and its practical implications for modern Christian living. Exegesis of Matthew 5:4 Text of the Verse:“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4 NKJV) Within the Beatitudes, this verse does not merely address a superficial… Continue reading Matthew 5:4

Matthew 5:3

Commentary on Matthew 5:3 1. Context and Literary Setting Matthew 5:3 opens the Beatitudes section in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus presents a radically counter-cultural set of values. In the NKJV, the verse reads: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus addresses a diverse crowd—from His disciples to… Continue reading Matthew 5:3

1 Peter 5:6

Commentary on 1 Peter 5:6 Text and Context 1 Peter 5:6 (NKJV):“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.”  Within 1 Peter 5, the Apostle Peter exhorts both church leaders and the congregation to live in submission, self-discipline, and vigilance. While earlier verses call on elders to shepherd God’s flock with gentle… Continue reading 1 Peter 5:6

Psalm 77:11–12

Commentary on Psalm 77:11–12 Context and Overview Psalm 77 is a lament that shifts from deep despair and questioning in its opening verses (Psalm 77:1–10) to an act of deliberate remembrance in verses 11–12. In these key verses the psalmist declares: “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; Yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I… Continue reading Psalm 77:11–12