Daniel 2:20-23 In-Context 　　18 He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 　　19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 　　20 and...

　　1 Corinthians 3:18-20 In-Context 　　16 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst? 　　17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for God's temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 　　18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards...

　　Galatians 2:20 In-Context 　　18 If I rebuild what I destroyed, then I really would be a lawbreaker. 　　19 For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 　　20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I...

　　Commentary on Todays Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 22:4 　　Read Proverbs 22:4 　　Where the fear of God is, there will be humility. And much is to be enjoyed by it spiritual riches, and eternal life at last. 　　Proverbs 22:4 In-Context 　　2 Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. 　　3 The prudent see danger...

　　Commentary on Todays 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...

　　Commentary on Todays Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 15:4 　　Read Proverbs 15:4 　　A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them to sin-sick souls, by convincing them and it reconciles parties at variance. 　　Proverbs 15:4 In-Context 　　2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 　　3 The eyes of the Lord are...

　　1 John 4:20 In-Context 　　18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 　　19 We love because he first loved us. 　　20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does...

　　Hebrews 11:6 In-Context 　　4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. 　　5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: He could not be...

　　Commentary on Todays Verse 　　Complete Concise 　　Chapter Contents 　　Exhortations to obedience and faith. 1-6 To piety, and to improve afflictions. 7-12 To gain wisdom. 13-20 Guidance of Wisdom. 21-26 The wicked and the upright. 27-35 　　Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-6 　　Read Proverbs 3:1-6 　　In the way of believing obedience to God#39s commandments health and peace may commonly be enjoyed and though...

　　Commentary on Todays Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 90:12-17 　　Read Psalm 90:12-17 　　Those who would learn true wisdom, must pray for Divine instruction, must beg to be taught by the Holy Spirit and for comfort and joy in the returns of God#39s favour. They pray for the mercy of God, for they pretend not to plead any merit of their own....

　　Isaiah 61:7 In-Context 　　5 Strangers will shepherd your flocks foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. 　　6 And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. 　　7 Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion,...

We launch this new Web log as the world mourns the passing of John Paul II. We will be continually updating this blog to bring you the mentary and news from Acton staff and friends. In keeping with the institute’s ecumenical outlook, the blog will feature a rich lode of Catholic content on John Paul’s life and legacy, and views from other faith traditions. As pilgrims head for Rome and the pontiff’s funeral, we will witness the spectacle of the...