Month: July 2026

Ephesians 3:20-21

Commentary on Ephesians 3:20–21 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20–21, King James Version) Exegetical Commentary 1. Immediate Context: Paul’s… Continue reading Ephesians 3:20-21

Proverbs 18:21

Commentary on Proverbs 18:21 Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” ✣ Concise Takeaway Proverbs 18:21 teaches that human speech carries profound moral and spiritual consequence. Words can destroy or give life, and those who delight in speaking will inevitably bear the results… Continue reading Proverbs 18:21

Romans 12:1

Commentary on Romans 12:1 King James Version (public domain) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1) 1. Immediate Context within Romans Romans 12[i] marks a decisive shift in Paul’s letter. After eleven chapters of dense doctrinal… Continue reading Romans 12:1

Revelation 21:4

Commentary on Revelation 21:4 Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” ✦ Concise Takeaway Revelation 21:4 reveals the heart of God for his redeemed people: a future where… Continue reading Revelation 21:4

James 1:19

Commentary on James 1:19 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” (James 1:19, King James Version) 1. Immediate Context in James 1[i] James writes to scattered believers (James 1:1) who are experiencing trials and temptations. His pastoral concern is that genuine faith must express itself in steadfastness, holiness, and… Continue reading James 1:19

Revelation 4:11

Commentary on Revelation 4:11 Revelation 4:11 (King James Version): “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” 1. Immediate Context: Revelation 4 Revelation 4[i] transports the reader from the letters to the seven churches (Revelation Chapters 2 and 3) into… Continue reading Revelation 4:11

Proverbs 17:17

Commentary on Proverbs 17:17 King James Version: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Concise takeaway Proverbs 17:17 teaches that genuine love is constant and covenantal, and that God ordains family and close companions to stand with one another in hardship. It calls modern Christians to steadfast, sacrificial, Christlike love that… Continue reading Proverbs 17:17

Ephesians 4:32

Commentary on Ephesians 4:32 Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” ✦ Concise Takeaway Paul commands believers to embody kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness because these qualities reflect the very character of God, who has forgiven us in Jesus Christ. Christian ethics flow… Continue reading Ephesians 4:32

Matthew 6:25

Commentary on Matthew 6:25 Matthew 6:25 (King James Version): “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?” ✦ Concise Takeaway Jesus commands His… Continue reading Matthew 6:25