Micah 6:8 In-Context 　　6 With what shall I come before the Lordand bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 　　7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 94:12-23 　　(Read Psalm 94:12-23) 　　That man is blessed, who, under the chastening of the Lord, is taught his will and his truths, from his holy word, and by the Holy Spirit. He should see mercy through his sufferings. There is a rest remaining for the people of God after the days of their...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Chapter Contents 　　The safety of the godly. 　　We must not rely upon men and means, instruments and second causes. Shall I depend upon the strength of the hills? upon princes and great men? No; my confidence is in God only. Or, we must lift up our eyes above the hills; we must look to God who...

　　1 John 3:11 In-Context 　　9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 　　10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what...

　　John 13:34-35 In-Context 　　32 If God is glorified in him,Many early manuscripts do not have If God is glorified in him.God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. 　　33 My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 14:1-11 　　(Read John 14:1-11) 　　Here are three words, upon any of which stress may be laid. Upon the word troubled. Be not cast down and disquieted. The word heart. Let your heart be kept with full trust in God. The word your. However others are overwhelmed with the sorrows of this present time,...

　　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...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 John 4:1-6 　　(Read 1 John 4:1-6) 　　Christians who are well acquainted with the Scriptures, may, in humble dependence on Divine teaching, discern those who set forth doctrines according to the apostles, and those who contradict them. The sum of revealed religion is in the doctrine concerning Christ, his person and office. The false...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 16:28-33 　　(Read John 16:28-33) 　　Here is a plain declaration of Christ's coming from the Father, and his return to him. The Redeemer, in his entrance, was God manifest in the flesh, and in his departure was received up into glory. By this saying the disciples improved in knowledge. Also in faith; Now are...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Ephesians 4:29-32 　　(Read Ephesians 4:29-32) 　　Filthy words proceed from corruption in the speaker, and they corrupt the minds and manners of those who hear them: Christians should beware of all such discourse. It is the duty of Christians to seek, by the blessing of God, to bring persons to think seriously, and to encourage...