Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Acts 20:17-27 　　(Read Acts 20:17-27) 　　The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would in any office serve the Lord acceptably, and profitably to others, must do it with humility. He was a plain preacher, one that spoke his message so as to be understood. He was a powerful preacher;...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on James 1:1-11 　　(Read James 1:1-11) 　　Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 John 4:7-13 　　(Read 1 John 4:7-13) 　　The Spirit of God is the Spirit of love. He that does not love the image of God in his people, has no saving knowledge of God. For it is God's nature to be kind, and to give happiness. The law of God is love; and all...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 Peter 5:5-9 　　(Read 1 Peter 5:5-9) 　　Humility preserves peace and order in all Christian churches and societies; pride disturbs them. Where God gives grace to be humble, he will give wisdom, faith, and holiness. To be humble, and subject to our reconciled God, will bring greater comfort to the soul than the gratification...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 27:1-6 　　(Read Psalm 27:1-6) 　　The Lord, who is the believer's light, is the strength of his life; not only by whom, but in whom he lives and moves. In God let us strengthen ourselves. The gracious presence of God, his power, his promise, his readiness to hear prayer, the witness of his Spirit...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:9-17 　　(Read Ecclesiastes 5:9-17) 　　The goodness of Providence is more equally distributed than appears to a careless observer. The king needs the common things of life, and the poor share them; they relish their morsel better than he does his luxuries. There are bodily desires which silver itself will not satisfy, much less...

　　Matthew 7:24-27 In-Context 　　22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' 　　23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' 　　24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine...

　　Daniel 4:34-35 In-Context 　　32 You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes. 　　33 Immediately what had been said about...

　　Romans 8:6-8 In-Context 　　4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 　　5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their...

　　Jeremiah 32:17 In-Context 　　15 For this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Houses, fields and vineyards will again be bought in this land.' 　　16 After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord: 　　17 Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 57:7-11 　　(Read Psalm 57:7-11) 　　By lively faith, David's prayers and complaints are at once turned into praises. His heart is fixed; it is prepared for every event, being stayed upon God. If by the grace of God we are brought into this even, composed frame of mind, we have great reason to be...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Philippians 2:1-4 　　(Read Philippians 2:1-4) 　　Here are further exhortations to Christian duties; to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, according to the example of the Lord Jesus. Kindness is the law of Christ's kingdom, the lesson of his school, the livery of his family. Several motives to brotherly love are mentioned. If you expect or experience the...