1 John 4:21 In-Context 　　19 We love because he first loved us. 　　20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 　　21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Chapter Contents 　　God's answer to Solomon's prayer. 　　God gave a gracious answer to Solomon's prayer. The mercies of God to sinners are made known in a manner well suited to impress all who receive them, with his majesty and holiness. The people worshipped and praised God. When he manifests himself as a consuming Fire to sinners,...

　　Deuteronomy 8:17-18a In-Context 　　15 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. 　　16 He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 10:19 　　(Read Proverbs 10:19) 　　Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace. 　　Proverbs 10:19 In-Context 　　17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. 　　18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads...

　　Matthew 6:2 In-Context 　　1 Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 　　2 So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 21:3 　　(Read Proverbs 21:3) 　　Many deceive themselves with a conceit that outward devotions will excuse unrighteousness. 　　Proverbs 21:3 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...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 14:12-17 　　(Read John 14:12-17) 　　Whatever we ask in Christ's name, that shall be for our good, and suitable to our state, he shall give it to us. To ask in Christ's name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea. The gift of the Spirit is a fruit...

　　Romans 13:1-2 In-Context 　　1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 　　2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 　　3 For rulers hold...

　　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 John 8:30-36 　　(Read John 8:30-36) 　　Such power attended our Lord's words, that many were convinced, and professed to believe in him. He encouraged them to attend his teaching, rely on his promises, and obey his commands, notwithstanding all temptations to evil. Thus doing, they would be his disciples truly; and by the teaching of...