Bible Commentaries

1 Chronicles 10:1 — The present chapter contains two facts not found in 1 Samuel 31:1-13 - the fastening of Saul’s head in the temple of Dagon 1 Chronicles 10:10, and the burial of his bones, and those of his sons, under an oak 1 Chronicles 10:12. Otherwise the narrative differs from 1 Samuel 31:1-13 only by being abbreviated (see especially 1 Chronicles 10:6-7, 1 Chronicles 10:11-12), and by having some moral reflections attached to it 1 Chronicles 10:13-14.

Ecclesiastes 2:8 — Kings - Both tributary 1 Kings 10:15 and independent 1 Kings 5:1; 1 Kings 9:14; 1 Kings 10:2; the “provinces” probably correspond to the kingdoms mentioned in 1 Kings 4:21.As musical ... sorts - Rather, Many women (compare 1 Kings 11:1-3).

Ecclesiastes 2:8 — Kings - Both tributary 1 Kings 10:15 and independent 1 Kings 5:1; 1 Kings 9:14; 1 Kings 10:2; the “provinces” probably correspond to the kingdoms mentioned in 1 Kings 4:21.As musical ... sorts - Rather, Many women (compare 1 Kings 11:1-3).

Romans 16:21 — Timotheus - Timothy; to whom the Epistles which bear his name were written. He was long the companion of Paul in his labors; Act 16:1; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:19; Philippians 2:29; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 1 Timothy 1:2; Hebrews 13:23.And Lucius - He is mentioned in Acts 13:1, as a prophet and teacher, a native of Cyrene. Nothing more is known of him.My kinsmen - Romans 16:7.

Romans 16:21 — Timotheus - Timothy; to whom the Epistles which bear his name were written. He was long the companion of Paul in his labors; Act 16:1; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:19; Philippians 2:29; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 1 Timothy 1:2; Hebrews 13:23.And Lucius - He is mentioned in Acts 13:1, as a prophet and teacher, a native of Cyrene. Nothing more is known of him.My kinsmen - Romans 16:7.

Romans 16:21 — Timotheus - Timothy; to whom the Epistles which bear his name were written. He was long the companion of Paul in his labors; Acts 16:1; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:19; Philippians 2:29; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 1 Timothy 1:2; Hebrews 13:23.And Lucius - He is mentioned in Acts 13:1, as a prophet and teacher, a native of Cyrene. Nothing more is known of him.My kinsmen - Romans 16:7.

Ephesians 1 overview — (1) The salutation, Ephesians 1:1-2. (2) The doctrine of predestination, and its hearing and design, Ephesians 1:3-14.It is the foundation of praise to God, and is a source of gratitude, Ephesians 1:3. Christians have been chosen before the foundation

Ephesians 1 overview — (1) The salutation, Ephesians 1:1-2. (2) the doctrine of predestination, and its hearing and design, Ephesians 1:3-14. (a)It is the foundation of praise to God, and is a source of gratitude, Ephesians 1:3. (b)Christians have been chosen before

Ephesians 1 overview — (1) The salutation, Ephesians 1:1-2.(2) The doctrine of predestination, and its hearing and design, Ephesians 1:3-14.It is the foundation of praise to God, and is a source of gratitude, Ephesians 1:3. Christians have been chosen before the foundation of

1 Thessalonians 5 overview — Analysis Of The ChapterThis chapter consists of two parts:The continuation of the subject of the coming of the Lord; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; and, Various practical exhortations. I. In the first part, the apostle states: (1)That it was well understood by the Thessalonians that the coming of the Lord would be sudden, and at an unexpected moment,1 Thessalonians 5:1-2;

1 Thessalonians 5 overview — Analysis Of The ChapterThis chapter consists of two parts:The continuation of the subject of the coming of the Lord; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; and, Various practical exhortations. I. In the first part, the apostle states:(1)That it was well understood by the Thessalonians that the coming of the Lord would be sudden, and at an unexpected moment,1 Thessalonians 5:1-2;

1 Timothy 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; - see the notes on Romans 1:1.By the commandment of God - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1.Our Saviour - The name Saviour is as applicable to God the Father as to the Lord Jesus Christ, since God is the great Author of salvation; see the notes, Luke 1:47; compare 1 Timothy 4:10;

1 Timothy 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; - see the notes on Romans 1:1.By the commandment of God - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1.Our Saviour - The name Saviour is as applicable to God the Father as to the Lord Jesus Christ, since God is the great Author of salvation; see the notes, Luke 1:47; compare 1 Timothy 4:10;

1 Timothy 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; - see the notes on Romans 1:1.By the commandment of God - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1.Our Saviour - The name Saviour is as applicable to God the Father as to the Lord Jesus Christ, since God is the great Author of salvation; see the notes, Luke 1:47; compare

Philemon 1:1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ - A prisoner at Rome in the cause of Jesus Christ; Ephesians 3:1 note; 2 Timothy 1:8 note.And Timothy our brother - Timothy, it seems, had come to him agreeably to his request; 2 Timothy 4:9. Paul not unfrequently joins his name with his own in his epistles; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Col 1:1; 1 Thessalonians

Philemon 1:1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ - A prisoner at Rome in the cause of Jesus Christ; Ephesians 3:1 note; 2 Timothy 1:8 note.And Timothy our brother - Timothy, it seems, had come to him agreeably to his request; 2 Timothy 4:9. Paul not unfrequently joins his name with his own in his epistles; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Col 1:1; 1 Thessalonians

Philemon 1:1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ - A prisoner at Rome in the cause of Jesus Christ; Ephesians 3:1 note; 2 Timothy 1:8 note.And Timothy our brother - Timothy, it seems, had come to him agreeably to his request; 2 Timothy 4:9. Paul not unfrequently joins his name with his own in his epistles; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Philippians 1:1;

1 John 3 overview — This chapter embraces the following subjects: I. The fact that Christians are now the sons of God, 1 John 3:1-3. (1)We are the sons of God, and this will explain the reason why the world does not appreciate our character, or understand the reasons of our conduct,1 John 3:1; 1 John 3:1. (2)The consequences of sustaining that relation to God, or of being

1 John 3 overview — This chapter embraces the following subjects:I. The fact that Christians are now the sons of God, 1 John 3:1-3.(1)We are the sons of God, and this will explain the reason why the world does not appreciate our character, or understand the reasons of our conduct,1 John 3:1; 1 John 3:1.(2)The consequences of sustaining that relation to God, or of being

1 John 3 overview — This chapter embraces the following subjects:I. The fact that Christians are now the sons of God, (1">1 John 3:1-3.(1)we are the sons of God, and this will explain the reason why the world does not appreciate our character, or understand the reasons of our conduct, 1 John 3:1. (2)the consequences of sustaining that relation to God, or