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John 20:29

Commentary on John 20:29 (NKJV) Context in John 20 John 20 unfolds the climactic event of the Fourth Gospel: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb (John 20:1–2), Peter and the beloved disciple verify it (vv. 3–10), and Jesus appears first to Mary (vv. 11–18) and then to the disciples behind closed doors (vv. 19–23).… Continue reading John 20:29

Psalm 34:8

Commentary on Psalm 34:8 (NKJV) Introduction Psalm 34 stands as a testament to David’s unwavering trust in God amidst personal peril. Verse 8 encapsulates the heart of the psalm’s invitation: an experiential call to know the Lord’s character and to find blessing through faith. Historical and Literary Context David composed Psalm 34 during his flight from King Saul,… Continue reading Psalm 34:8

1 John 4:9

1 John 4:9 (NKJV)“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.” Exegetical Commentary “In this the love of God was manifested toward us”John points back to verses 7–8, where true love is shown as originating in God and… Continue reading 1 John 4:9

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