Author: Gary

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I Peter 5:7

Commentary on 1 Peter 5:7 1 Peter 5:7 (New King James Version) 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. In this verse, Peter exhorts believers to “cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” This short, yet profound command encapsulates a central tenet of the faith: the unwavering trust in… Continue reading I Peter 5:7

Matthew 18:3–5

Commentary on Matthew 18:3–5 This commentary draws from the text itself, its surrounding context in Matthew 18, and seasoned theological insights that continue to inspire modern Christian living. The Context and the Challenge of Childlikeness In Matthew 18, the disciples ask, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”—a question that exposes their preoccupation with status and… Continue reading Matthew 18:3–5

Isaiah 53:5

Commentary on Isaiah 53:5 Exposition of Isaiah 53:5 The Text and Its Meaning Isaiah 53:5 reads:“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” This verse is understood as a profound prophetic pointer to the substitutionary atonement of Jesus… Continue reading Isaiah 53:5

Psalm 100:5

Commentary on Psalm 100:5 Psalm 100:5 New King James Version 5 For the Lord is good;His mercy is everlasting,And His truth endures to all generations. Scriptural Context and OverviewPsalm 100 is a jubilant call to worship, urging believers to enter God’s presence with gratitude and gladness. In verse 5, the psalmist encapsulates the very essence of why such worship is not only appropriate but necessary: “For… Continue reading Psalm 100:5

2 Corinthians 9:7

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:7 2 Corinthians 9:7 New King James Version 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of [a]necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. Footnotes 2 Corinthians 9:7 compulsion 2 Corinthians 9:7 in Context In chapter 9 of 2 Corinthians, Paul contrasts two principles regarding giving. He explains that, much like a farmer who sows according to what… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 9:7

Proverbs 3:5–6

Commentary on Proverbs 3:5–6 This passage, though brief, encapsulates a profound mandate for Christian living—a call to wholehearted trust in God’s sovereign wisdom rather than in our own limited understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 New King James Version 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall [a]direct your… Continue reading Proverbs 3:5–6

Philippians 1:9–10

Commentary on Philippians 1:9–10 Below is a comprehensive commentary on the New King James Version (NKJV) text of Philippians 1:9–10 within the framework of Reformed Evangelical Christianity. This passage is set within Paul’s prayerful address to the church at Philippi—a community he deeply valued for its partnership in the gospel—and it exhorts believers to cultivate a love… Continue reading Philippians 1:9–10

1 Timothy 4:8

This passage, which contrasts the limited benefits of bodily exercise with the surpassing, eternal gains of godliness, has been central to the teaching on proper priorities and discipline in the Christian life. 1 Timothy 4:8 New King James Version “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of… Continue reading 1 Timothy 4:8

Galatians 4:7

Commentary on Galatians 4:7 Galatians 4:7 New King James Version7 “Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir [a]of God [b]through Christ.” FootnotesGalatians 4:7 NU through GodGalatians 4:7 NU omits through Christ Introduction and Context In the opening verses of Galatians 4, the Apostle Paul contrasts the old status… Continue reading Galatians 4:7

Matthew 25:40

Within the broader context of Matthew 25—where Jesus teaches about the final judgement through the parable of the Sheep and the Goats—this verse reveals a profound theological truth: the way believers treat the marginalised and needy is, in essence, an encounter with Christ Himself. This teaching is not simply an ethical exhortation but a call to… Continue reading Matthew 25:40