Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Hebrews 13:1-6 　　(Read Hebrews 13:1-6) 　　The design of Christ in giving himself for us, is, that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true religion is the strongest bond of friendship. Here are earnest exhortations to several Christian duties, especially contentment. The sin opposed to this grace and...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Galatians 6:6-11 　　(Read Galatians 6:6-11) 　　Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it. They may impose upon others, yet they deceive themselves if they think to impose upon God, who knows their hearts as well as actions; and as he cannot be deceived, so he...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Luke 6:1-5 　　(Read Luke 6:1-5) 　　Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know...

　　John 17:13 In-Context 　　11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power ofOr Father, keep them faithful toyour name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 　　12 While I was with them,...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 7:15-20 　　(Read Matthew 7:15-20) 　　Nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines. Some part of their temper and conduct is contrary...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 11:1-6 　　(Read John 11:1-6) 　　It is no new thing for those whom Christ loves, to be sick; bodily distempers correct the corruption, and try the graces of God's people. He came not to preserve his people from these afflictions, but to save them from their sins, and from the wrath to come; however,...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-6 　　(Read Proverbs 3:1-6) 　　In the way of believing obedience to God's commandments health and peace may commonly be enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth, we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; God's mercy in promising, and his truth in performing:...

　　Hebrews 11:11 In-Context 　　9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 　　10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 　　11 And by faith...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Romans 12:9-16 　　(Read Romans 12:9-16) 　　The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good,...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Luke 6:27-36 　　(Read Luke 6:27-36) 　　These are hard lessons to flesh and blood. But if we are thoroughly grounded in the faith of Christ's love, this will make his commands easy to us. Every one that comes to him for washing in his blood, and knows the greatness of the mercy and the love...