Romans 5:15 In-Context 　　13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone's account where there is no law. 　　14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Mark 12:28-34 　　(Read Mark 12:28-34) 　　Those who sincerely desire to be taught their duty, Christ will guide in judgment, and teach his way. He tells the scribe that the great commandment, which indeed includes all, is, that of loving God with all our hearts. Wherever this is the ruling principle in the soul, there...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 119:9-16 　　(Read Psalm 119:9-16) 　　To original corruption all have added actual sin. The ruin of the young is either living by no rule at all, or choosing false rules: let them walk by Scripture rules. To doubt of our own wisdom and strength, and to depend upon God, proves the purpose of holiness...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35 　　(Read Proverbs 3:27-35) 　　Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be...

　　1 Peter 5:10 In-Context 　　8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 　　9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 　　10 And the God of all grace, who...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 51:1-6 　　(Read Psalm 51:1-6) 　　David, being convinced of his sin, poured out his soul to God in prayer for mercy and grace. Whither should backsliding children return, but to the Lord their God, who alone can heal them? he drew up, by Divine teaching, an account of the workings of his heart toward...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:1-9 　　(Read 2 Timothy 3:1-9) 　　Even in gospel times there would be perilous times; on account of persecution from without, still more on account of corruptions within. Men love to gratify their own lusts, more than to please God and do their duty. When every man is eager for what he can...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 91:1-8 　　(Read Psalm 91:1-8) 　　He that by faith chooses God for his protector, shall find all in him that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making the Lord their refuge, cannot but desire that others may do so. The spiritual life is protected by Divine grace...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Mark 6:1-6 　　(Read Mark 6:1-6) 　　Our Lord's countrymen tried to prejudice the minds of people against him. Is not this the carpenter? Our Lord Jesus probably had worked in that business with his father. He thus put honour upon mechanics, and encouraged all persons who eat by the labour of their hands. It becomes...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11 　　(Read 1 Peter 4:7-11) 　　The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly...

　　1 Timothy 6:17-19 In-Context 　　15 which God will bring about in his own time-God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 　　16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. 　　17 Command those who are rich...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 145:1-9 　　(Read Psalm 145:1-9) 　　Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, shall in due season abound in grateful praise, which is the true language of holy joy. Especially we should speak of God's wondrous work of redemption, while we declare his greatness. For no deliverance of the Israelites, nor the...