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...

　　John 1:32-34 In-Context 　　30 This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' 　　31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel. 　　32 Then John gave this testimony: I saw the Spirit...

Explore the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Kiddush cups, focusing on historical context, design elements and cultural significance.

　　James 4:1-3 In-Context 　　1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 　　2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 　　3 When you ask, you...

　　Titus 3:4-7 In-Context 　　2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. 　　3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 　　4 But when the kindness and love of God...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Philippians 1:27-30 　　(Read Philippians 1:27-30) 　　Those who profess the gospel of Christ, should live as becomes those who believe gospel truths, submit to gospel laws, and depend upon gospel promises. The original word conversation denotes the conduct of citizens who seek the credit, safety, peace, and prosperity of their city. There is that in...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 　　(Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-3) 　　The excellent way had in view in the close of the former chapter, is not what is meant by charity in our common use of the word, almsgiving, but love in its fullest meaning; true love to God and man. Without this, the most glorious gifts are...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 10:19 　　(Read Proverbs 10:19) 　　Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace. 　　Proverbs 10:19 In-Context 　　17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. 　　18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads...

　　John 3:18 In-Context 　　16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 　　17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 　　18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned,...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　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 into confusion by the tongues of men. Every age of the world, and every condition of life, private or public, affords examples of this. Hell has more to do...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15-20 　　(Read Deuteronomy 30:15-20) 　　What could be said more moving, and more likely to make deep and lasting impressions? Every man wishes to obtain life and good, and to escape death and evil; he desires happiness, and dreads misery. So great is the compassion of the Lord, that he has favoured men, by...