Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 119:9-16 　　(Read Psalm 119:9-16) 　　To original corruption all have added actual sin. The ruin of the young is either living by no rule at all, or choosing false rules: let them walk by Scripture rules. To doubt of our own wisdom and strength, and to depend upon God, proves the purpose of holiness...

　　1 Corinthians 15:58 In-Context 　　56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 　　57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 　　58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 33:12-22 　　(Read Psalm 33:12-22) 　　All the motions and operations of the souls of men, which no mortals know but themselves, God knows better than they do. Their hearts, as well as their times, are all in his hand; he formed the spirit of each man within him. All the powers of the creature...

　　Isaiah 61:1-3 In-Context 　　1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,Hebrew; Septuagint the blind 　　2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor...

　　Isaiah 41:10 In-Context 　　8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, 　　9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. 　　10 So do not fear, for I am...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 John 5:18-21 　　(Read 1 John 5:18-21) 　　All mankind are divided into two parties or dominions; that which belongs to God, and that which belongs to the wicked one. True believers belong to God: they are of God, and from him, and to him, and for him; while the rest, by far the greater...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 21:2 　　(Read Proverbs 21:2) 　　We are partial in judging ourselves and our actions. 　　Proverbs 21:2 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 weighs the heart....

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 18:12 　　(Read Proverbs 18:12) 　　After the heart has been lifted up with pride, a fall comes. But honour shall be the reward of humility. 　　Proverbs 18:12 In-Context 　　10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. 　　11 The wealth of the rich is their...

　　Matthew 24:42-44 In-Context 　　40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 　　41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. 　　42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 　　43 But understand this: If the owner...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 22:34-40 　　(Read Matthew 22:34-40) 　　An interpreter of the law asked our Lord a question, to try, not so much his knowledge, as his judgment. The love of God is the first and great commandment, and the sum of all the commands of the first table. Our love of God must be sincere, not...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 119:105-112 　　(Read Psalm 119:105-112) 　　The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Romans 6:21-23 　　(Read Romans 6:21-23) 　　The pleasure and profit of sin do not deserve to be called fruit. Sinners are but ploughing iniquity, sowing vanity, and reaping the same. Shame came into the world with sin, and is still the certain effect of it. The end of sin is death. Though the way may...