Commentary on Philippians 2:3 Verse:“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” 1. Context in Philippians 2 Paul’s exhortation in Philippians 2:3 comes within a larger appeal to unity and humility (Philippians 2:1–4). He begins by reminding the church of the comfort they share in Christ,… Continue reading Philippians 2:3
Month: July 2025
James 4:17
Commentary on James 4:17 James 4 opens with a diagnosis of strife among believers, rooted in covetous desires and worldliness. Verses 1–6 warn against jealousy, selfish prayer and friendship with the world, urging humility before God. Verses 7–10 call for submission, resistance of the devil and wholehearted devotion. Verses 11–16 rebuke slander, self-confident planning and boasting. In… Continue reading James 4:17
John 8:12
Commentary on John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying,“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 follows Jesus’ exchange with the Pharisees and the judgment-and-mercy episode of the adulterous woman (John 8:1–11). In this pivotal declaration, Jesus resumes His teaching… Continue reading John 8:12
Psalm 55:22
Commentary on Psalm 55:22 “Cast your burden on the Lord,And He shall sustain you;He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” Context of Psalm 55 Psalm 55 stands among David’s maskil (a contemplative song) and reflects his anguish at betrayal by a close companion (Psalm 55:12–14). In earlier verses, David describes terror, despair and an urgent desire to… Continue reading Psalm 55:22
Deuteronomy 7:9
Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:9 (NKJV) 1. Introduction Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments. This verse stands at the heart of Moses’ final address to Israel, reminding God’s people of His unique… Continue reading Deuteronomy 7:9
Colossians 3:13
Commentary on Colossians 3:13 “bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” 1. Context in Colossians 3 Colossians 3 launches the “put off–put on” section of Paul’s letter, where he exhorts believers to live out their union with Christ in practical… Continue reading Colossians 3:13
Matthew 20:28
Commentary on Matthew 20:28 “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” 1. Context of Matthew 20 Matthew 20 unfolds as Jesus and His disciples make their final journey to Jerusalem. After predicting His suffering, death and resurrection three times (20:17–19), Jesus… Continue reading Matthew 20:28
Psalm 33:5
Commentary on Psalm 33:5 (NKJV) Text of Psalm 33:5 He loves righteousness and justice;The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Literary and Biblical Context Psalm 33 unfolds as a hymn of praise, opening with an exhortation to rejoice in the Lord (vv. 1–3) and then rehearsing reasons for that praise: the uprightness of God’s Word… Continue reading Psalm 33:5
1 Samuel 2:2
Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:2 (NKJV) Context and Text 1 Samuel 2:2 in the New King James Version reads: No one is holy like the Lord,For there is none besides You,Nor is there any Rock like our God. This verse appears in the midst of Hannah’s song of thanksgiving (1 Samuel 2:1–10), in which she magnifies the Lord’s incomparable attributes. Verse… Continue reading 1 Samuel 2:2
Ephesians 6:12
Commentary on Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 6:12 New King James Version12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [a]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. FootnotesEphesians 6:12 NU this darkness, Context of Ephesians 6 Ephesians 6 begins with practical exhortations for household relationships—children… Continue reading Ephesians 6:12
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