Tag: christianity

Commentary on 1 John 4:16 The Text 1 John 4:16 (NKJV):“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” Exegetical Commentary Immediate Context The Apostle John, writing to believers, emphasises the reality of God’s love as revealed in Jesus… Continue reading 1 John 4:16

Commentary on John 10:11 The Text John 10:11 (NKJV):“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” Exegetical Commentary 1. Context within John 10 John chapter 10[i] is part of Jesus’ extended teaching where He contrasts Himself with false shepherds of Israel. The chapter follows His confrontation with the Pharisees in John 9,… Continue reading John 10:11

Commentary on Jeremiah 33:14 The Text Jeremiah 33:14 (NKJV):“Behold, the days are coming,’ says the Lord, ‘that I will perform that good thing which I have promised to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.” Exegesis of Jeremiah 33:14 Literary and Historical Context Jeremiah 33[i] is part of what scholars call the “Book of Consolation” (Jeremiah… Continue reading Jeremiah 33:14

Commentary on Proverbs 4:23 The Text Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV):“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” Context in Proverbs 4 Proverbs 4[i] is a father’s exhortation to his son to pursue wisdom and avoid the path of wickedness. The chapter emphasises the importance of listening to instruction, holding fast to truth, and… Continue reading Proverbs 4:23

Commentary Romans 15:5 (NKJV):“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.” 1. Contextual Background Romans 15[i] continues Paul’s teaching on Christian unity and mutual edification, which began in Romans 14. The immediate context is the call for believers to bear with the weaknesses of others… Continue reading Romans 15:5

Commentary Psalm 34:18 (NKJV):“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” 1. Context of Psalm 34 Psalm 34[i] is a psalm of David, written after his deliverance from Abimelech (recorded in 1 Samuel 21:10–15[ii]). It is a psalm of thanksgiving and instruction, calling God’s people to trust Him in times… Continue reading Psalm 34:18

Commentary Text: “We love Him because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background The Apostle John’s first letter is deeply pastoral, written to assure believers of their fellowship with God and to guard them against false teaching. Chapter 4[i] is particularly concerned with discerning spirits, affirming the incarnation of Christ, and emphasising the… Continue reading 1 John 4:19

Commentary Psalm 145:18 (NKJV):“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” 1. Context of Psalm 145 Psalm 145[i] is a psalm of David, a hymn of praise that celebrates the greatness, goodness, and faithfulness of God. It is an acrostic psalm, with each verse beginning with successive letters… Continue reading Psalm 145:18

Commentary Text: “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” (Matthew 24:42, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background Matthew 24[i] is part of the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus speaks to His disciples about the destruction of the temple, the signs of His coming, and the end of the age. The chapter is marked by… Continue reading Matthew 24:42

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2 Text (NKJV):“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.” 1. Context of Isaiah 12 Isaiah 12[i] is a short but profound hymn of praise that concludes the section beginning in Isaiah 7–11. These chapters deal with… Continue reading Isaiah 12:2