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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Acts 1:6-11 　　(Read Acts 1:6-11) 　　They were earnest in asking about that which their Master never had directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teaching of the Holy Spirit would soon end these expectations, and therefore only gave them a rebuke; but it is a caution to...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Philippians 4:10-19 　　(Read Philippians 4:10-19) 　　It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. The apostle was often in bonds, imprisonments, and...

　　Isaiah 52:7 In-Context 　　5 And now what do I have here? declares the Lord. For my people have been taken away for nothing, and those who rule them mock,Dead Sea Scrolls and Vulgate; Masoretic Text wail declares the Lord. And all day long my name is constantly blasphemed. 　　6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that...

　　Philippians 2:14-16 In-Context 　　12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 　　13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 　　14 Do everything without grumbling or...

　　Matthew 6:19-21 In-Context 　　17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 　　18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 　　19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:14-19 　　(Read 2 Chronicles 20:14-19) 　　The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite in the midst of the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom He listeth. He encouraged them to trust in God. Let the Christian soldier go out against his spiritual enemies, and the God of...

Rev. Robert A. Sirico

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Complete Concise 　　Chapter Contents 　　Cautions against proud behaviour, and the mischief of an unruly tongue. (1-12) The excellence of heavenly wisdom, in opposition to that which is worldly. (13-18) 　　Commentary on James 3:1-12 　　(Read James 3:1-12) 　　We are taught to dread an unruly tongue, as one of the greatest evils. The affairs of mankind are thrown...

This personal reflection explores the significance of Work Is a Glorious Thing by Piper in my life.

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 7:7-11 　　(Read Matthew 7:7-11) 　　Prayer is the appointed means for obtaining what we need. Pray; pray often; make a business of prayer, and be serious and earnest in it. Ask, as a beggar asks alms. Ask, as a traveller asks the way. Seek, as for a thing of value that we have lost;...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Jeremiah 2:9-13 　　(Read Jeremiah 2:9-13) 　　Before God punishes sinners, he pleads with them, to bring them to repentance. He pleads with us, what we should plead with ourselves. Be afraid to think of the wrath and curse which will be the portion of those who throw themselves out of God's grace and favour. Grace...