Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on James 1:22-25 　　(Read James 1:22-25) 　　If we heard a sermon every day of the week, and an angel from heaven were the preacher, yet, if we rested in hearing only, it would never bring us to heaven. Mere hearers are self-deceivers; and self-deceit will be found the worst deceit at last. If we flatter...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 37:1-6 　　(Read Psalm 37:1-6) 　　When we look abroad we see the world full of evil-doers, that flourish and live in ease. So it was seen of old, therefore let us not marvel at the matter. We are tempted to fret at this, to think them the only happy people, and so we are...

　　1 John 4:15 In-Context 　　13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 　　14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 　　15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives...

　　2 Corinthians 1:8-9 In-Context 　　6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 　　7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25 　　(Read Matthew 1:18-25) 　　Let us look to the circumstances under which the Son of God entered into this lower world, till we learn to despise the vain honours of this world, when compared with piety and holiness. The mystery of Christ's becoming man is to be adored, not curiously inquired into. It...

　　1 Peter 4:12-13 In-Context 　　10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 　　11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in...

　　Isaiah 7:14 In-Context 　　12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test. 　　13 Then Isaiah said, Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 　　14 Therefore the Lord himself will give youThe Hebrew is plural....

　　1 John 1:5-7 In-Context 　　3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 　　4 We write this to make ourSome manuscripts your joy complete. 　　5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 143:1-6 　　(Read Psalm 143:1-6) 　　We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plead God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely given us, and caused us to hope in. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and...

　　Matthew 5:44,46-47 In-Context 　　42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. 　　43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighborLev. 19:18 and hate your enemy.' 　　44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 　　45 that you may...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 18:2 　　(Read Proverbs 18:2) 　　Those make nothing to purpose, of learning or religion, whose only design is to have something to make a show with. 　　Proverbs 18:2 In-Context 　　1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 　　2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing...

　　Isaiah 40:1 In-Context 　　1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 　　2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins. 　　3 A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for...