John 17:13 In-Context 　　11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power ofOr Father, keep them faithful toyour name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 　　12 While I was with them,...

　　Daily Verse Reflection 　　Commentary on 1 Peter 5:5-9 　　(Read 1 Peter 5:5-9) 　　Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, he will give wisdom, faith, and holiness. To be humble, and subject to our reconciled God, will bring greater comfort to the soul than the gratification of...

　　1 John 2:12 In-Context 　　10 Anyone who loves their brother and sisterThe Greek word for brother and sister (adelphos ) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God's family; also in 3:10; 4:20, 21. lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. 　　11 But anyone who hates a brother...

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　　Daily Verse Reflection 　　Commentary on 1 John 2:1-2 　　(Read 1 John 2:1-2) 　　When have an Advocate with the Father; one who has undertaken, and is fully able, to plead in behalf of every one who applies for pardon and salvation in his name, depending on his pleading for them. He is Jesus, the Saviour, and Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed....

　　Daily Verse Reflection 　　Commentary on Zechariah 4:1-7 　　(Read Zechariah 4:1-7) 　　The prophet's spirit was willing to attend, but the flesh was weak. We should beg of God that, whenever he speaks to us, he would awaken us, and we should then stir up ourselves. The church is a golden candlestick, or lamp-bearer, set up for enlightening this dark world, and...

　　Daily Verse Reflection 　　Commentary on Matthew 7:15-20 　　(Read Matthew 7:15-20) 　　Nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines. Some part of their temper and conduct is contrary to...

　　Romans 2:5-6 In-Context 　　3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? 　　4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 　　5 But because of...

　　Daily Verse Reflection 　　Complete Concise 　　Chapter Contents 　　Exhortations to meekness, gentleness, and humility. (1-5) To kindness towards all men, especially believers. (6-11) The Galatians guarded against the judaizing teachers. (12-15) A solemn blessing. (16-18) 　　Commentary on Galatians 6:1-5 　　(Read Galatians 6:1-5) 　　We are to bear one another's burdens. So we shall fulfil the law of Christ. This obliges to mutual...

　　Luke 12:48 In-Context 　　46 The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. 　　47 The servant who knows the master's will and does not get ready or does not do...