Commentary on Zephaniah 3:17 King James Version The Text Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV):“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” 1. Setting Zephaniah 3:17 in Its Biblical Context Zephaniah prophesied during the reign… Continue reading Zephaniah 3:17

Commentary on Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”(Matthew 6:21, King James Version) Matthew 6[i] sits within the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus teaches His disciples what life in the kingdom of God looks like. The chapter deals with the inner life of the believer: motives, desires, loyalties, and trust. Jesus… Continue reading Matthew 6:21

Commentary on Proverbs 22:4 Text (King James Version):“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.” — Proverbs 22:4 1. Setting Proverbs 22:4 in Its Biblical Context Proverbs 22[i] sits within a collection of sayings attributed to King Solomon, shaped by the Spirit to form a school of godly wisdom. The chapter emphasises themes… Continue reading Proverbs 22:4

Commentary on Luke 12:40 (King James Version) “Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.”(Luke 12:40, KJV) Luke chapter 12[i] is a sweeping and pastoral chapter in which Jesus addresses fear, faithfulness, greed, anxiety, stewardship, and the coming judgement. Verse 40 sits at the heart of a… Continue reading Luke 12:40

Commentary on Mark 8:35 King James Version (public domain):Mark 8:35 – “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.” 1. Setting the Scene in Mark Chapter 8 Mark chapter 8[i] is a turning point in the Gospel. Jesus feeds… Continue reading Mark 8:35

Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:12 King James Version:“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1. Setting the Scene: Paul, Timothy, and the Church in Ephesus Paul writes 1 Timothy as a seasoned apostle mentoring a younger pastor. Timothy… Continue reading 1 Timothy 4:12

Commentary on Psalm 103:2 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”(Psalm 103:2, King James Version) 1. Setting Psalm 103 in Its Biblical Context Psalm 103[i] is a psalm of David, a rich and expansive call to praise grounded in the character and saving work of God. It is deeply personal, yet universally applicable. The… Continue reading Psalm 103:2

Commentary on John 15:4 1. The Text John 15:4 (King James Version):“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” This verse sits at the heart of Jesus Christ’s farewell discourse. He is preparing His disciples… Continue reading John 15:4

Commentary on Hebrews 13:16 1. The Text Hebrews 13:16 (King James Version):“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” 2. Exegetical Commentary 2.1 The Context of Hebrews Chapter 13 Hebrews 13[i] forms the closing exhortations of the epistle. After twelve chapters of rich Christological teaching—Christ as the final… Continue reading Hebrews 13:16

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:31 1. The Text 1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV):“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” This short verse stands as a climactic summary of the Apostle Paul’s argument throughout 1 Corinthians chapter 8 to 10, where he addresses Christian freedom, love for others, idolatry, and the believer’s… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 10:31