Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Romans 1:16-17 　　(Read Romans 1:16-17) 　　In these verses the apostle opens the design of the whole epistle, in which he brings forward a charge of sinfulness against all flesh; declares the only method of deliverance from condemnation, by faith in the mercy of God, through Jesus Christ; and then builds upon it purity of...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 21:3 　　(Read Proverbs 21:3) 　　Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness. 　　Proverbs 21:3 In-Context 　　1 In the Lord's hand the king's heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. 　　2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord...

　　Deuteronomy 8:17-18a In-Context 　　15 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. 　　16 He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 8:30-36 　　(Read John 8:30-36) 　　Such power attended our Lord's words, that many were convinced, and professed to believe in him. He encouraged them to attend his teaching, rely on his promises, and obey his commands, notwithstanding all temptations to evil. Thus doing, they would be his disciples truly; and by the teaching of...

　　Matthew 6:2 In-Context 　　1 Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 　　2 So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be...

　　1 John 4:21 In-Context 　　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 not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 　　21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God...

　　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...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 10:18 　　(Read Proverbs 10:18) 　　He is especially a fool who thinks to hide anything from God; and malice is no better. 　　Proverbs 10:18 In-Context 　　16 The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death. 　　17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 25:28 　　(Read Proverbs 25:28) 　　The man who has no command over his anger, is easily robbed of peace. Let us give up ourselves to the Lord, and pray him to put his Spirit within us, and cause us to walk in his statutes. 　　Proverbs 25:28 In-Context 　　26 Like a muddied spring or a...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 Peter 3:14-22 　　(Read 1 Peter 3:14-22) 　　We sanctify God before others, when our conduct invites and encourages them to glorify and honour him. What was the ground and reason of their hope? We should be able to defend our religion with meekness, in the fear of God. There is no room for any...

　　Isaiah 45:5-6 In-Context 　　3 I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. 　　4 For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honor, though...

　　Isaiah 40:28-31 In-Context 　　26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. 　　27 Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel,...