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Isaiah 12:2

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2 Text (NKJV):“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.” 1. Context of Isaiah 12 Isaiah 12[i] is a short but profound hymn of praise that concludes the section beginning in Isaiah 7–11. These chapters deal with… Continue reading Isaiah 12:2

John 8:32

Commentary on John 8:32 Text: “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32, NKJV) 1. Literary and Historical Context John 8[i] records a tense dialogue between Jesus and the Jewish leaders during the Feast of Tabernacles. The chapter highlights themes of light, truth, freedom, and the identity of Jesus as the… Continue reading John 8:32

Psalm 9:1

Commentary on Psalm 9:1 Text (NKJV):“I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvellous works.” 1. Literary and Contextual Background Psalm 9[i] is a Psalm of David, traditionally understood as a song of thanksgiving for God’s deliverance from enemies. It is closely linked with Psalm 10, forming a partial acrostic poem… Continue reading Psalm 9:1

Psalm 68:19

Commentary on Psalm 68:19 Text (NKJV):“Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19). 1. Context within Psalm 68 Psalm 68[i] is a majestic hymn of triumph, celebrating God’s power, His victory over enemies, and His care for His people. It portrays God as the Divine Warrior who leads His… Continue reading Psalm 68:19

Luke 6:38

Commentary on Luke 6:38 Text (NKJV):“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” 1. Context in Luke 6 Luke 6[i] records Jesus’ teaching in what is often called… Continue reading Luke 6:38

Matthew 10:20

Commentary on Matthew 10:20 Text:“For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.” (Matthew 10:20, NKJV) 1. Context in Matthew 10 Matthew 10[i] records Jesus commissioning the twelve apostles for mission. He sends them out with authority to preach, heal, and cast out demons (10:1–8). He warns them of persecution, rejection,… Continue reading Matthew 10:20

Psalm 23:4

Commentary on Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” 1. Context within Psalm 23 Psalm 23[i] is a Psalm of David, often described as a song of trust and confidence in the… Continue reading Psalm 23:4

Colossians 4:2

Commentary on Colossians 4:2 (NKJV) Text:“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2, NKJV) 1. Context within Colossians 4 Colossians 4[i] forms part of Paul’s closing exhortations to the church at Colossae. Having laid out the supremacy of Christ (Colossians 1), the believer’s union with Christ (Colossians 2), and the practical outworking of this union… Continue reading Colossians 4:2

Isaiah 43:2

Commentary on Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,Nor shall the flame scorch you.” 1. Context within Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43[i] is a chapter of comfort and assurance addressed to Israel in… Continue reading Isaiah 43:2

Matthew 19:26

✝️ Commentary on Matthew 19:26 Text (NKJV):“But Jesus looked at them and said to them, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” 1. Context in Matthew 19 Matthew 19[i] records Jesus’ teaching on marriage, divorce, children, and wealth. The immediate context of verse 26 is Jesus’ interaction with the rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16–22).… Continue reading Matthew 19:26