Tag: christianity

Commentary on John 13:34 (NKJV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Introduction John 13:34 records Jesus’ pronouncement of a “new commandment” to His disciples during the Last Supper. This verse anchors the Christian life in a quality… Continue reading John 13:34

Commentary on Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Introduction Ephesians 4[i] marks the transition from doctrine to duty. After expounding the riches of God’s grace in chapters 1–3, Paul calls the church to live out that grace. Verse 32 stands at the culmination of his practical… Continue reading Ephesians 4:32

Commentary on Isaiah 26:4 1. The Verse and Its Context Isaiah 26:4 (NKJV) “Trust in the Lord forever,For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26[i] unfolds as a song of the redeemed in Zion, celebrating God’s deliverance and sovereign protection. Verses 1–3 describe the security of God’s people—walls of salvation, open gates for the righteous, and… Continue reading Isaiah 26:4

Commentary on Malachi 4:6 And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” Introduction Malachi 4:6 promises that God will restore fractured relationships—turning “the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of… Continue reading Malachi 4:6

Commentary on Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the LORDShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.” This verse stands at the pinnacle of Isaiah 40[i], offering profound comfort and encouragement. It underscores both the sovereignty of God in renewing His people… Continue reading Isaiah 40:31

Commentary on Romans 12:12 (NKJV) 12 rejoicing in hope, patient[a] in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Footnotes [a] Romans 12:12 persevering Introduction In Romans 12[i], Paul shifts from his grand exposition of justification (chapters 1–11) to concrete, Spirit-empowered ethics. Verse 12 crowns the first half of this practical section with a triad of inner graces: rejoicing in… Continue reading Romans 12:12

Commentary on Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 1. Context: Matthew 6:25–34 Jesus delivers Matthew 6:25–34[i] as part of the Sermon on the Mount, addressing the human propensity to worry over daily necessities—food, drink and clothing. He contrasts the Gentile way of life,… Continue reading Matthew 6:33

Commentary on 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Literary and Biblical Context 1 Peter is addressed to Christians scattered through Asia Minor, many experiencing social pressure and outright persecution. Chapter 5[i] shifts from instructions for elders (vv 1–4) and younger believers (vv… Continue reading 1 Peter 5:8

Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) – A Commentary “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Exegetical Analysis Hebrews 12:1 opens with the inferential particle “Therefore,”… Continue reading Hebrews 12:1