Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Chapter Contents 　　The excellency of brotherly love. 　　We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the...

　　Romans 13:1-2 In-Context 　　1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 　　2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 　　3 For rulers hold...

　　Deuteronomy 8:17-18a In-Context 　　15 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. 　　16 He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 21:3 　　(Read Proverbs 21:3) 　　Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness. 　　Proverbs 21:3 In-Context 　　1 In the Lord's hand the king's heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. 　　2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Hebrews 3:1-6 　　(Read Hebrews 3:1-6) 　　Christ is to be considered as the Apostle of our profession, the Messenger sent by God to men, the great Revealer of that faith which we profess to hold, and of that hope which we profess to have. As Christ, the Messiah, anointed for the office both of Apostle...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Chapter Contents 　　God's answer to Solomon's prayer. 　　God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive them, with his majesty and holiness. The people worshipped and praised God. When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners,...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Romans 1:16-17 　　(Read Romans 1:16-17) 　　In these verses the apostle opens the design of the whole epistle, in which he brings forward a charge of sinfulness against all flesh; declares the only method of deliverance from condemnation, by faith in the mercy of God, through Jesus Christ; and then builds upon it purity of...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 14:12-17 　　(Read John 14:12-17) 　　Whatever we ask in Christ's name, that shall be for our good, and suitable to our state, he shall give it to us. To ask in Christ's name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea. The gift of the Spirit is a fruit...

　　1 Corinthians 16:2 In-Context 　　1 Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 　　2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 9:10-13 　　(Read Matthew 9:10-13) 　　Some time after his call, Matthew sought to bring his old associates to hear Christ. He knew by experience what the grace of Christ could do, and would not despair concerning them. Those who are effectually brought to Christ, cannot but desire that others also may be brought to...