Author: Gary

Commentary on Philippians 1:9–10 (NKJV)  Philippians 1:9–10 (NKJV): "And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ."  Context and Overview  The Apostle Paul wrote… Continue reading Philippians 1:9–10

Commentary on Psalm 94:19 (NKJV)  Psalm 94:19 (NKJV): "In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul."  Context and Overview of Psalm 94  Psalm 94 is a prayer and a song that calls upon God to act as the righteous judge against the wicked and to be the refuge for the… Continue reading Psalm 94:19

Commentary on Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)  Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV): "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."  Context and Exegesis  Hebrews 4:12 is… Continue reading Hebrews 4:12

Commentary on Luke 1:37 (NKJV) Luke 1:37 (NKJV): "For with God nothing will be impossible." Context and Explanation In the context of Luke 1, the angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce that she will conceive and bear a son, Jesus, who will be called the Son of God. Mary, a virgin, questions how this can… Continue reading Luke 1:37

John 1:1 NKJV: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." [5] Commentary John 1:1 is a profound verse that establishes the preexistence, divinity, and distinctness of Jesus Christ, referred to as "the Word" (Logos). This verse is foundational to the understanding of Christ. Preexistence: "In… Continue reading John 1:1

Psalm 113:3 in the New King James Version reads: "From the rising of the sun to its going down, The Lord's name is to be praised."  Commentary and Theological Teaching  This verse is a call to praise the Lord, not just at specific times, but continuously throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset [5]. It… Continue reading Psalm 113:3

New King James Version of Revelation 3:20, reads: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." [6]  Commentary  This verse is part of the message to the church in Laodicea, a church… Continue reading Revelation 3:20

Galatians 5:14 in the New King James Version reads: "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.'" This verse is a profound statement about the essence of Christian living.  Theological Interpretation  The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, emphasises that the entire… Continue reading Galatians 5:14

Ephesians 5:1 in the New King James Version reads, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children." This verse is a profound call to Christians to model their lives after God, particularly in His attribute of love [1] [2].  Commentary  The verse begins with "Therefore," indicating a continuation from the previous chapter, Ephesians 4, where… Continue reading Ephesians 5:1

New King James Version of 1 Peter 4:16:  "Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter." [1]  This verse is part of a larger passage where Peter encourages believers to live for God and endure suffering for Christ's sake.  Commentary  1 Peter 4:16… Continue reading 1 Peter 4:16