2 Corinthians 12:9 In-Context 　　7 or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 　　8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 　　9 But he said to me, My grace is sufficient...

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　　John 1:12-13 In-Context 　　10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 　　11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 　　12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on John 6:28-35 　　(Read John 6:28-35) 　　Constant exercise of faith in Christ, is the most important and difficult part of the obedience required from us, as sinners seeking salvation. When by his grace we are enabled to live a life of faith in the Son of God, holy tempers follow, and acceptable services may be...

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　　Isaiah 41:10 In-Context 　　8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, 　　9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. 　　10 So do not fear, for I am...

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　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Acts 1:6-11 　　(Read Acts 1:6-11) 　　They were earnest in asking about that which their Master never had directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teaching of the Holy Spirit would soon end these expectations, and therefore only gave them a rebuke; but it is a caution to...

　　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...

　　Isaiah 52:7 In-Context 　　5 And now what do I have here? declares the Lord. For my people have been taken away for nothing, and those who rule them mock,Dead Sea Scrolls and Vulgate; Masoretic Text wail declares the Lord. And all day long my name is constantly blasphemed. 　　6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that...

　　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...