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 Isaiah 42:5-12 　　(Read Isaiah 42:5-12) 　　The work of redemption brings back man to the obedience he owes to God as his Maker. Christ is the light of the world. And by his grace he opens the understandings Satan has blinded, and sets at liberty from the bondage of sin. The Lord has supported his...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:4-5 　　(Read Deuteronomy 6:4-5) 　　Here is a brief summary of religion, containing the first principles of faith and obedience. Jehovah our God is the only living and true God; he only is God, and he is but One God. Let us not desire to have any other. The three-fold mention of the Divine...

　　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...

　　1 Timothy 6:11 In-Context 　　9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 　　10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Chapter Contents 　　This is a hymn of praise suited to the times of the Messiah. 　　The song of praise in this chapter is suitable for the return of the outcasts of Israel from their long captivity, but it is especially suitable to the case of a sinner, when he first finds peace and joy in believing;...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 27:7-14 　　(Read Psalm 27:7-14) 　　Wherever the believer is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. God calls us by his Spirit, by his word, by his worship, and by special providences, merciful and afflicting. When we are foolishly making court to lying vanities, God is, in love to...

　　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...

　　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...

　　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 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 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...