Bible Commentaries

Genesis 7:15 — Verse Genesis 7:15. And they went in, &c. — It was physically impossible for Noah to have collected such a vast number of tame and ferocious animals, nor could they have been retained in their wards by mere natural means. How then were they brought from various

Genesis 7:4 — Verse Genesis 7:4. For yet seven days — God spoke these words probably on the seventh or Sabbath day, and the days of the ensuing week were employed in entering the ark, in embarking the mighty troop, for whose reception ample provision had been already made.Forty

John 10:11 — Verse John 10:11. I am the good shepherd — Whose character is the very reverse of that which has already been described. In John 10:7; John 10:9, our Lord had called himself the door of the sheep, as being the sole way to glory, and entrance into eternal life; here he changes the thought, and calls himself the shepherd, because of what he was to do for them that believe in him, in

John 10:23 — Verse 23. Solomon's porch. — By what we find in Josephus, Ant. b. xx. c. 8, s. 7, a portico built by Solomon, on the east side of the outer court of the temple, was left standing by Herod, when he rebuilt the temple. This portico was four hundred cubits long, and was left standing, probably, because of its grandeur and beauty. But

Acts 28:10 — Verse Acts 28:10. Honoured us with many honours — The word τιμη, as Bishop Pearce has remarked, is often used to signify a pecuniary recompense, or present. The Greek word seems to be thus used in 1 Timothy 5:17. Let the elders which rule well be accounted worthy of double HONOUR, τιμης, which St. Chrysostom, on the place, explains thus: την των αναγκαιων χορηγιαν· a supplying them with all necessary things. Diodorus Siculus, and Xenophon, used the word in

Acts 9:21 — saints in prison, Acts 8:3; Acts 9:14; Acts 26:10.3. He persecuted them unto death-gave his voice against them that they might be destroyed, and was a principal instrument in the martyrdom of Stephen. He breathed threatenings and slaughter. See Acts 7:58; Acts 8:1; Acts 9:1; Acts 26:10-11.Therefore these three meanings of the original word are all exemplified in the conduct of Saul.

1 Corinthians 12:13 — Ghost; actuating and working by his spiritual body, as the human soul does in the body of man.To drink into one Spirit. — We are to understand being made partakers of the gifts and graces of the Holy Ghost agreeably to the words of our Lord, John 7:37, &c.: If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink: this he spake of the Spirit which they that believed on him should receive.On this verse there is a great profusion of various readings, which may be found in Griesbach, but cannot be conveniently

1 Corinthians 7:12 — Verse 1 Corinthians 7:12. But to the rest speak I, not the Lord — As if he had said: For what I have already spoken I have the testimony of the Lord by Moses, and of my own Lord and Master, Christ; but for the directions which I am now about to give there is no written

1 Corinthians 7:3 — Verse 1 Corinthians 7:3. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence — την οφειλομενην ευνοιαν. Though our version is no translation of the original, yet few persons are at a loss for the meaning, and the context is sufficiently plain. Some have rendered the

2 Corinthians 13:7 — Verse 2 Corinthians 13:7. I pray to God that ye do no evil — That ye do not persist in that course which will oblige me to use the power of Christ, with which I am endued, to punish you. Some apply this prayer to the apostle himself: Now I pray to God that I may do YOU

2 Corinthians 7:2 — Verse 2 Corinthians 7:2. Receive us — χωρησατε ημας. This address is variously understood. Receive us into your affections-love us as we love you. Receive us as your apostles and teachers; we have given you full proof that God hath both sent and owned us. Receive,

2 Corinthians 9:7 — Verse 2 Corinthians 9:7. Not grudgingly, or of necessity — The Jews had in the temple two chests for alms; the one was של תובה of what was necessary, i.e. what the law required, the other was של נרבה of the free-will offerings. To escape perdition some would grudgingly

Ephesians 5:26 — were in some instances spent in this purification: Six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours and with other things, for the purifying of women. See the case of Esther, Esther 2:12; see also Psalms 45:13; Psalms 45:14; Ezekiel 16:7-14.With the washing of water — Baptism, accompanied by the purifying influences of the Holy Spirit.By the word — The doctrine of Christ crucified, through which baptism is administered, sin cancelled, and the soul purified from all unrighteousness;

Philippians 1:7 — Verse 7. It is meet for me to think this — εστι δικαιον. It is just that I should think so, because I have you in my heart-you live in my warmest love and most affectionate remembrance.Inasmuch as both in my bonds — Because you have set your hearts

Colossians 1:2 — of this epistle, we have the testimony of Eusebius. That which at present is supposed to occupy the site of this ancient city is called Konos. For other particulars see the preface to this epistle. Ephesians 1:1- :Grace be unto you — Romans 1:7.And the Lord Jesus Christ. — This clause is omitted by many MSS., several versions, and some of the fathers. Griesbach has left it out of the text, not, in my opinion, on sufficient evidence.

2 Timothy 3:1 — CHAPTER III. Dangerous times in the latter days, from the apostasy and wickedness of men, of whom an affecting description is given, 1-7. It shall happen to them as to Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses, 8, 9. The apostle speaks of his persecutions and sufferings, and shows that all those who will live a godly life must suffer persecution, 10-12, because evil men and seducers will

2 Timothy 3:7 — Verse 7. Ever learning — From their false teachers, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, because that teaching never leads to the truth; for, although there was a form of godliness, which gave them a sort of authority to teach, yet, as

Titus 2:1 — CHAPTER II. Sundry directions to aged men, 1, 2. To aged women, 3. To young women, 4, 5. To young men, 6. Directions to Titus, relative to his own conduct, 7, 8. Directions to servants, 9, 10. What the Gospel of the grace of God teaches all men, 11, 12. The glorious prospect held out by it; salvation from all sin, and final glory, 13-15. NOTES ON CHAP. II.Verse Titus 2:1. But speak thou the things —

Hebrews 13:17 — Verse 17. Obey them that have the rule over you — Obey your leaders, τοις ηγουμενοις. He is not fit to rule who is not capable of guiding. Hebrews 13:7. In the former verse the apostle exhorts them to remember those who had been their leaders, and to imitate

Hebrews 4:7 — Verse Hebrews 4:7. He limiteth a certain day — The term day signifies not only time in general, but also present time, and a particular space. Day here seems to have the same meaning as rest in some other parts of this verse. The day or time of rest relative to