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
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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
Acts 20:24
Commentary on Acts 20:24 Introduction In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul declares, “But none of these things move me, nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”… Continue reading Acts 20:24
1 Corinthians 15:57
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:57 Introduction 1 Corinthians 15, one of Paul’s most profound discourses in the New Testament, centres on the resurrection. In this chapter, Paul not only defends the resurrection of Christ but also explains its implications for believers. The climactic verse, 1 Corinthians 15:57, states: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 15:57
Hebrews 5:7
Commentary on Hebrews 5:7 Hebrews 5:7 New King James Version 7 who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, Christ’s Humble Humanity in Prayer Hebrews 5:7 begins by stating, “Who in the… Continue reading Hebrews 5:7
2 Corinthians 1:3–4
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 1. Text and Context 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NKJV) reads:“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
1 Timothy 4:12
Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction 1 Timothy 4:12 New King James Version Take Heed to Your Ministry 12 Let no one [a]despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, [b]in spirit, in faith, in purity. Footnotes 1 Timothy 4:12 look down on your youthfulness 1 Timothy 4:12 NU omits in spirit In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul exhorts… Continue reading 1 Timothy 4:12
Romans 8:28
Commentary on Romans 8:28 Romans 8:28 (NKJV): “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” The Sovereignty of God and His Providence In Romans 8, Paul unfolds a magnificent vision of life empowered by the Spirit. The opening verses promise “no condemnation”… Continue reading Romans 8:28
Proverbs 29:25
Commentary on Proverbs 29:25 This exploration not only unpacks the verse’s immediate meaning but also situates its teaching within the broader context of Proverbs 29 and its application to modern Christian living. Exegetical Overview Proverbs 29:25 (NKJV):“The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.” At its core, this verse contrasts… Continue reading Proverbs 29:25
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