Commentary on Psalm 85:2 Text Psalm 85:2 (NKJV):“You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah” Exegesis of Psalm 85:2 Psalm 85[i] is a communal prayer of restoration, likely composed after Israel’s return from exile. It reflects gratitude for God’s past mercies and petitions for renewed favour. Verse 2 sits within the opening… Continue reading Psalm 85:2
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Colossians 3:13
Commentary on Colossians 3:13 “bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” 1. Context in Colossians 3 Colossians 3 launches the “put off–put on” section of Paul’s letter, where he exhorts believers to live out their union with Christ in practical… Continue reading Colossians 3:13
Matthew 5:7
Commentary on Matthew 5:7 (NKJV) “Blessed are the merciful,For they shall obtain mercy.” Context: The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 opens Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, a summary of Kingdom ethics that unveils the heart of Christian discipleship. Verses 3–12, the Beatitudes, portray eight characteristics of citizens in God’s reign. Each “blessing” (Greek makarioi) describes both… Continue reading Matthew 5:7
Matthew 5:43–44
Commentary on Matthew 5:43–44 Matthew 5:43-44 in the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully… Continue reading Matthew 5:43–44
Luke 7:47
In Luke 7:47 of the New King James Version (NKJV), we find Jesus teaching a profound lesson on forgiveness and love. This passage reads: “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” This verse is part of a… Continue reading Luke 7:47
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