Tag: christianity

✝️ Commentary on Matthew 19:26 Text (NKJV):“But Jesus looked at them and said to them, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” 1. Context in Matthew 19 Matthew 19[i] records Jesus’ teaching on marriage, divorce, children, and wealth. The immediate context of verse 26 is Jesus’ interaction with the rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16–22).… Continue reading Matthew 19:26

Commentary on 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV) 1. Context within 2 Timothy 1 Paul’s second letter to Timothy is deeply personal. Written from prison, Paul is facing imminent death (cf. 2 Timothy 4:6–8 (6 For I am already being poured out as… Continue reading 2 Timothy 1:7

Commentary on Mark 10:14 (NKJV) “But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.’” (Mark 10:14, NKJV) 1. Context in Mark 10 Mark 10[i] is a chapter rich with teaching on discipleship, humility, and the… Continue reading Mark 10:14

Commentary on Hebrews 4:12 Text (NKJV):“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” 1. Context within Hebrews 4 Hebrews 4[i] is a chapter that exhorts… Continue reading Hebrews 4:12

✝️ Commentary on John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16, NKJV) 1. Context in John 3 John 3[i] records the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at… Continue reading John 3:16

Commentary on Isaiah 25:1 Text (NKJV):“O Lord, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” 1. Context within Isaiah 25 Isaiah 25[i] is a song of praise that follows the prophetic vision of God’s judgment on the nations (Isaiah 24[ii]).… Continue reading Isaiah 25:1

Commentary on Philippians 4:4 Text (NKJV):“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” 1. Context within Philippians 4 Philippians 4[i] is Paul’s pastoral exhortation to the church in Philippi, a community he deeply loved. The chapter moves from practical encouragements (such as unity between Euodia and Syntyche in verse 2) to broader instructions for Christian living.… Continue reading Philippians 4:4

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is pastoral in tone, written to a young church facing persecution and confusion about the return of Christ. Chapter 5[i] addresses the Day of the Lord (vv.… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Exegetical Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“[Love] does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth.” 1. Context within 1 Corinthians 13 The thirteenth chapter of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians[i] is often called the “love chapter.” It sits within a broader discussion on spiritual gifts (chapters 12–14). Paul is correcting the Corinthian church’s misuse… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:6

Here is an exegetical commentary on Isaiah 40:3 (NKJV). Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 40:3 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.’” 1. Literary and Historical Context Isaiah 40[i] marks a turning point in the book of Isaiah. Chapters 1–39… Continue reading Isaiah 40:3