Commentary on Romans 8:6 Romans 8:6 New King James Version 6 For to be [a]carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Footnotes Romans 8:6 fleshly Context within Romans 8 In Romans 8, Paul pivots from diagnosing humanity’s bondage to sin and condemnation under the Law (chs. 1–7) to celebrating the Spirit-empowered life in Christ. Verses 1–4 declare that those “in… Continue reading Romans 8:6
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Matthew 6:34
Commentary on Matthew 6:34 (NKJV) Context: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” 1. Literary and Contextual Setting Matthew 6 forms the climax of the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5–7). Verses 25–34 address the believer’s anxiety over daily needs—food, drink and… Continue reading Matthew 6:34
2 Corinthians 3:17
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV) “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Exegetical Context (2 Corinthians 3) Paul’s third chapter contrasts the fading glory of the Old Covenant with the surpassing glory of the New Covenant. He begins by showing that the Corinthians themselves are his “living letter,”… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 3:17
John 20:29
Commentary on John 20:29 (NKJV) Context in John 20 John 20 unfolds the climactic event of the Fourth Gospel: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb (John 20:1–2), Peter and the beloved disciple verify it (vv. 3–10), and Jesus appears first to Mary (vv. 11–18) and then to the disciples behind closed doors (vv. 19–23).… Continue reading John 20:29
1 John 4:9
1 John 4:9 (NKJV)“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.” Exegetical Commentary “In this the love of God was manifested toward us”John points back to verses 7–8, where true love is shown as originating in God and… Continue reading 1 John 4:9
Matthew 5:8
Commentary on Matthew 5:8 (NKJV)“Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.” Context within the BeatitudesMatthew 5 opens the Sermon on the Mount with eight paradoxical blessings that invert worldly values and unveil the character of Christ’s kingdom. Jesus pronounces “blessed” those whose attitudes and affections align with God’s reign: the poor in spirit,… Continue reading Matthew 5:8
Matthew 5:6
Commentary on Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,For they shall be filled.” 1. Context in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 opens the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus sets out eight beatitudes describing the character of citizens in God’s Kingdom. These are not mere moral ideals but declarations of God’s… Continue reading Matthew 5:6
Matthew 5:5
Commentary on Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” This reflection draws upon the context of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) and weaves together historical interpretation with practical, modern application. 1. Context and Textual Analysis In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus outlines a series of beatitudes that subvert common… Continue reading Matthew 5:5
Matthew 5:4
Commentary on Matthew 5:4 This commentary explores the text’s immediate context within the Sermon on the Mount, its theological depths, and its practical implications for modern Christian living. Exegesis of Matthew 5:4 Text of the Verse:“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4 NKJV) Within the Beatitudes, this verse does not merely address a superficial… Continue reading Matthew 5:4
Matthew 5:3
Commentary on Matthew 5:3 1. Context and Literary Setting Matthew 5:3 opens the Beatitudes section in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus presents a radically counter-cultural set of values. In the NKJV, the verse reads: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus addresses a diverse crowd—from His disciples to… Continue reading Matthew 5:3
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