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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Mark 12:28-34 　　(Read Mark 12:28-34) 　　Those who sincerely desire to be taught their duty, Christ will guide in judgment, and teach his way. He tells the scribe that the great commandment, which indeed includes all, is, that of loving God with all our hearts. Wherever this is the ruling principle in the soul, there...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17 　　(Read Colossians 3:12-17) 　　We must not only do no hurt to any, but do what good we can to all. Those who are the elect of God, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels...

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　　Romans 5:15 In-Context 　　13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone's account where there is no law. 　　14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:1-9 　　(Read 2 Timothy 3:1-9) 　　Even in gospel times there would be perilous times; on account of persecution from without, still more on account of corruptions within. Men love to gratify their own lusts, more than to please God and do their duty. When every man is eager for what he can...

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　　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...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35 　　(Read Proverbs 3:27-35) 　　Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 105:1-7 　　(Read Psalm 105:1-7) 　　Our devotion is here stirred up, that we may stir up ourselves to praise God. Seek his strength; that is, his grace; the strength of his Spirit to work in us that which is good, which we cannot do but by strength derived from him, for which he will...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 51:1-6 　　(Read Psalm 51:1-6) 　　David, being convinced of his sin, poured out his soul to God in prayer for mercy and grace. Whither should backsliding children return, but to the Lord their God, who alone can heal them? he drew up, by Divine teaching, an account of the workings of his heart toward...

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　　1 Peter 5:10 In-Context 　　8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 　　9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 　　10 And the God of all grace, who...

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　　1 Corinthians 1:27-29 In-Context 　　25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 　　26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 　　27 But God...