Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Revelation 3:14-22 　　(Read Revelation 3:14-22) 　　Laodicea was the last and worst of the seven churches of Asia. Here our Lord Jesus styles himself, The Amen; one steady and unchangeable in all his purposes and promises. If religion is worth anything, it is worth every thing. Christ expects men should be in earnest. How many...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4 　　(Read Colossians 3:1-4) 　　As Christians are freed from the ceremonial law, they must walk the more closely with God in gospel obedience. As heaven and earth are contrary one to the other, both cannot be followed together; and affection to the one will weaken and abate affection to the other. Those that...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 John 4:7-13 　　(Read 1 John 4:7-13) 　　The Spirit of God is the Spirit of love. He that does not love the image of God in his people, has no saving knowledge of God. For it is God's nature to be kind, and to give happiness. The law of God is love; and all...

　　Romans 8:6 In-Context 　　4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 　　5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 9:18-26 　　(Read Matthew 9:18-26) 　　The death of our relations should drive us to Christ, who is our life. And it is high honour to the greatest rulers to attend on the Lord Jesus; and those who would receive mercy from Christ, must honour him. The variety of methods Christ took in working his...

　　Psalm 42:2 In-Context 　　1 In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.In Hebrew texts 42:1-11 is numbered 42:2-12.Title: Probably a literary or musical termAs the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 　　2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 17:27-28 　　(Read Proverbs 17:27-28) 　　A man may show himself to be a wise man, by the good temper of his mind, and by the good government of his tongue. He is careful when he does speak, to speak to the purpose. God knows his heart, and the folly that is bound there; therefore...

　　Proverbs 6:6-11 In-Context 　　4 Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids. 　　5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. 　　6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 　　7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 　　8 yet...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 17:10 　　(Read Proverbs 17:10) 　　A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. 　　Proverbs 17:10 In-Context 　　8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn. 　　9 Whoever would foster love covers...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on James 1:19-21 　　(Read James 1:19-21) 　　Instead of blaming God under our trials, let us open our ears and hearts to learn what he teaches by them. And if men would govern their tongues, they must govern their passions. The worst thing we can bring to any dispute, is anger. Here is an exhortation to...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 32:8-11 　　(Read Psalm 32:8-11) 　　God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see...

　　Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 In-Context 　　8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a haremThe meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain. as well-the delights of a man's heart. 　　9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom...