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 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...

　　Luke 12:2-3 In-Context 　　1 Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: BeOr speak to his disciples, saying: First of all, beon your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 　　2 There is nothing concealed that will not be...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Titus 1:5-9 　　(Read Titus 1:5-9) 　　The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and overseers of the flock, to be examples to them, and God's stewards to take care of the affairs of his household, there is great reason that...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on James 3:1-12 　　(Read James 3:1-12) 　　We are taught to dread an unruly tongue, as one of the greatest evils. The affairs of mankind are thrown into confusion by the tongues of men. Every age of the world, and every condition of life, private or public, affords examples of this. Hell has more to do...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 82:1-5 　　(Read Psalm 82:1-5) 　　Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are the ministers of God's providence, for keeping up order and peace, and particularly in punishing evil-doers, and protecting those that do well. Good princes and good judges, who mean well, are under Divine direction; and bad ones,...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 　　(Read 1 Chronicles 16:7-36) 　　Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the everlasting...

　　Isaiah 9:6 In-Context 　　4 For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. 　　5 Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. 　　6 For to us a child...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 18:6-7 　　(Read Proverbs 18:6-7) 　　What mischief bad men do to themselves by their ungoverned tongues! 　　Proverbs 18:6 In-Context 　　4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. 　　5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Mark 8:34-38 　　(Read Mark 8:34-38) 　　Frequent notice is taken of the great flocking there was to Christ for help in various cases. All are concerned to know this, if they expect him to heal their souls. They must not indulge the ease of the body. As the happiness of heaven with Christ, is enough...