Romans 8:18 Teaching of Romans 8:18 Romans 8:18 (NKJV):“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” This verse teaches that today’s trials—however intense—pale into insignificance beside the eternal glory God has prepared for His people. Literary and Theological Context Romans 8 marks… Continue reading Romans 8:18
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Isaiah 1:17
Isaiah 1:17 NKJV — A Commentary Isaiah 1:17 is God’s summons to a faith that works itself out in compassionate justice. “Learn to do good; Seek justice,Rebuke the oppressor;Defend the fatherless,Plead for the widow.” Below we explore this verse in the wider context of Isaiah 1, draw out key themes, and offer practical application for Christians today. Context… Continue reading Isaiah 1:17
Matthew 11:28
Commentary on Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) 1. Context within Matthew 11 Matthew 11 unfolds in three movements: Jesus’ affirmation of John the Baptist, His rebuke of unrepentant cities and, finally, His gracious invitation. After sending out the Twelve (11:1) and answering John’s inquiry from prison (11:2–19), Jesus denounces Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum for refusing the kingdom’s call. He then… Continue reading Matthew 11:28
Luke 9:23–24
Commentary on Luke 9:23–24 (NKJV) Introduction Luke 9 marks a pivotal moment in Jesus’s Galilean ministry: Peter’s confession of Christ followed by Jesus’s clear call to discipleship. Verses 23–24 distil the heart of Christian following: self-denial, cross-bearing and paradoxical life. This commentary unpacks these verses and suggests how they shape contemporary Christian living. Context within Luke 9 Jesus… Continue reading Luke 9:23–24
John 20:21
Commentary on John 20:21 (NKJV) “So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”” 1. Context and Overview John 20 narrates the risen Christ’s post-resurrection appearances. Verses 19–23 record His first reunion with the disciples “behind closed doors.” In verse 21, Jesus repeats His greeting of peace… Continue reading John 20:21
Genesis 1:3
Commentary on Genesis 1:3 (NKJV) Textual Exposition “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3, NKJV) The verse begins with the divine fiat—God’s sovereign utterance—as the primary agent in creation. The verb “said” (Hebrew amar) establishes that creation proceeds by God’s will communicated through speech. The clause “let there be” (Hebrew yĕhi)… Continue reading Genesis 1:3
Amos 5:24
Commentary on Amos 5:24 (NKJV) Amos 5:24 in the New King James Version reads:“But let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Divine sovereignty and human responsibility converge; God commands justice and righteousness because they reflect both His character and His covenantal requirements. Amos 5:24 stands at the heart of the prophet’s indictment of… Continue reading Amos 5:24
James 1:19
Commentary on James 1:19 (NKJV) The Teaching of James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (NKJV). James issues a threefold imperative aimed at the heart of Christian conduct: Be quick to hear: prioritise receptive listening over hurried responses. Be slow to speak: guard the… Continue reading James 1:19
Galatians 6:2
Commentary on Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Context in Galatians 6 Paul closes his letter by urging the Galatian churches to live out the freedom won at the cross. Chapters 5–6 shift from doctrinal defence against legalism to practical outworking of grace. Verses 1–5 focus on individual responsibility:… Continue reading Galatians 6:2
Proverbs 9:10
Commentary on Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”(Proverbs 9:10, NKJV) 1. Literary and Canonical Context Proverbs 9 forms the climax of a two-chapter invitation to choose between two “banquets”—that of Wisdom and that of Folly. Verses 1–6 depict Lady Wisdom preparing a feast… Continue reading Proverbs 9:10
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