Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Luke 18:18-30 　　(Read Luke 18:18-30) 　　Many have a great deal in them very commendable, yet perish for lack of some one thing; so this ruler could not bear Christ's terms, which would part between him and his estate. Many who are loth to leave Christ, yet do leave him. After a long struggle between...

　　Philippians 2:14-16 In-Context 　　12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 　　13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 　　14 Do everything without grumbling or...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Philippians 4:10-19 　　(Read Philippians 4:10-19) 　　It is a good work to succour and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy, is not only to feel concern for our friends in their troubles, but to do what we can to help them. The apostle was often in bonds, imprisonments, and...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31 　　(Read Proverbs 31:10-31) 　　This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 11:18 　　(Read Proverbs 11:18) 　　He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it. 　　Proverbs 11:18 In-Context 　　16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 　　17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Complete Concise 　　Chapter Contents 　　Exhortations to meekness, gentleness, and humility. (1-5) To kindness towards all men, especially believers. (6-11) The Galatians guarded against the judaizing teachers. (12-15) A solemn blessing. (16-18) 　　Commentary on Galatians 6:1-5 　　(Read Galatians 6:1-5) 　　We are to bear one another's burdens. So we shall fulfil the law of Christ. This obliges to...

　　Acts 4:10-12 In-Context 　　8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: Rulers and elders of the people! 　　9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, 　　10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel:...

　　Romans 3:21-24 In-Context 　　19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 　　20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God's sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 91:1-8 　　(Read Psalm 91:1-8) 　　He that by faith chooses God for his protector, shall find all in him that he needs or can desire. And those who have found the comfort of making the Lord their refuge, cannot but desire that others may do so. The spiritual life is protected by Divine grace...

　　1 Peter 1:8-9 In-Context 　　6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 　　7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus...