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Isaiah 11:2: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; Commentary on this verse: The Spirit of the Lord is also known as the Holy Spirit. He is the third...

Psalm 119:131: I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. Commentary on this verse: The wonders of redeeming love will fix the heart in adoration of them. The Scriptures show us what we were, what we are, and what we shall be. They show us the mercy and the justice...

Isaiah 7:20 ： In the same day shall the Lord shave with a rasor that is hired, namely, by them beyond the river, by the king of Assyria, the head, and the hair of the feet: and it shall also consume the beard. Commentary on this verse： In the context of Judah during the reign of King ###, a...

Isaiah 2:3: And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Commentary...

Proverbs 18:23: The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Commentary on this verse: Those perceived as "poor" often feel they must ask—or literally "beg"—when speaking with others, while those who are rich might be tempted towards arrogance and derision. From a spiritual...

Proverbs 24:28 ： Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. Commentary on this verse： The verse means that you should not testify against your neighbor without a good reason, and you should not deceive people with your words. You should not be...

Jeremiah 6:21: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay stumblingblocks before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them; the neighbour and his friend shall perish. Commentary on this verse: This passage serves as a powerful reminder of the gravity of...

2 Kings 14:7: He was the one who defeated ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt and captured Sela in battle, calling it Joktheel, the name it has to this day. Commentary on this verse: God's love for His people 2 Kings 14:7 shows how God's love for His people is demonstrated through...

Job 9:23: If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent. Commentary on this verse: ### experiences profound anguish as he contemplates the weight of his suffering and his relationship with God. Despite being a man deemed righteous, ### finds himself in a battle...

Mark 13:11: But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Commentary on this verse: Our Lord Jesus...

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Commentary on this verse: While we live in the world, we must expect to have injuries done us, affronts given, and much trouble wrongfully created to us. But we must not revenge ourselves...

Psalm 89:52: Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. Commentary on this verse: Blessed be the Lord for evermore - Praise to God always. So Chrysostom was accustomed to say, even when driven out as an exile and a wanderer, "Blessed be God for everything." The passage here denotes...

Isaiah 65:10: And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. Commentary on this verse: In the bunch of unripe grapes, at present of no value, the new wine is contained. The Jews have been kept a...

2 Kings 18:15: And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house. Commentary on this verse: In this verse, King Hezekiah of Judah gives the king of Assyria all the silver he can find in the palace treasury and the Temple...

Isaiah 43:10: Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. Commentary on this verse: Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord The people...

Isaiah 65:3: A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; Commentary on this verse: The overall theme of this verse is the people's persistent disobedience and disrespect towards God. They are not only...

Job 31:14: What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? Commentary on this verse: Job’s declaration in this passage reflects a powerful moment of self-examination and defense. Throughout the Book of Job, Job articulates a profound commitment to...

Nehemiah 9:33: Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: Commentary on this verse: The summary of their prayers we have here upon record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do any thing in the way of...

Jeremiah 17:18: Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction. Commentary on this verse: The prophet acknowledges the favour of God in...

Daniel 4:22: It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth. Commentary on this verse: 4:19-27 Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a...