Bible Commentaries

Matthew 26:7 — a woman. Unnamed. In the former anointing it was Mary. See App-158 , and note on i Samaritan Pentateuch Matthew 3:1 . box = flask. very precious. Greek. barutimos. Occurs only here. on = upon. Greek. epi. His head. In the former anointing, by Mary, it was His feet. See App-158 . sat = reclined [at table].

Mark 15:16 — into = within. the hall = the court. See Matthew 26:3 . band. Greek. speira = a company bound or assembled round a standard: Latin. manipulus = a handful of hay or straw twisted about a pole as a standard: and, by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , put for the men-at -arms gathered round it.

Luke 10:17 — the seventy . See note on Luke 10:1 . with . Greek. meta. App-104 . Not the same word as in Luke 10:27 . devils-demons. subject = subdued, put under. Compare Luke 2:51 . 1 Corinthians 15:27 , 1 Corinthians 15:28 . Eph 11:22 .Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:21 . through . Greek. en. App-104 .

John 16:1 — unto = to. that = in order that. Greek. hina. not . Greek. me. App-105 . offended : literally scandalized, or caused to stumble. See John 6:61 .Matthew 5:29 ; Matthew 11:6 ; Matthew 26:31 , Matthew 26:33 . Compare 1 Corinthians 1:23 .Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:13 . The Talmud speaks of Him as "the hung".

Acts 25:14 — had been = had tarried, as in Acts 25:6 . declared = set forth. Greek. anatithemi. Only here and Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:2 . Paul's cause. Literally the things about (Greek. kata. App-104 .) Paul. certain . Greek. tis . App-123 . in bonds = a prisoner. Greek. desmios, always rendered "prisoner" except here and Hebrews 13:3 .

Acts 7:20 — Moses. See note on Acts 8:22 . exceeding fair = fair to God. Figure of speech Idioma. App-6 . fair. Greek. asteios. Only here and Hebrews 11:23 . The word used in Exodus 2:2 , Septuagint nourished up. Greek. anatrepho. Only here, Acts 7:21 with Acts 22:3 . A word common in medical writers.

Romans 5:2 — also . Read after "access". have = have had, have obtained. access . Literally the introduction. Greek. prosagoge, Only here and Ephesians 2:18 ; Ephesians 3:12 . by . Dat. No preposition. grace . See Romans 1:5 . wherein = in (Greek. en) which. rejoice . Same as "boast", Romans 2:17 . glory . See Romans 1:23 with Romans 4:20 .

Romans 8:7 — carnal mind = minding of the flesh, as Romans 8:6 . enmity . Greek. echthra. Here, Luke 23:12 .Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:20 . Ephesians 2:15 , Ephesians 2:16 . James 4:4 . against . App-104 . it is not subject to = does not submit itself to. Greek. hupotasso. See Romans 10:3 . neither . Greek. oude.

1 Corinthians 1:11 — declared = shown. Greek. deloo = to make manifest. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 3:13 .Colossians 1:8 . Hebrews 9:8 ; Hebrews 12:27 . 1 Peter 1:11 . In these three last, signify. 2 Peter 1:14 (show). of = concerning; as in 1 Corinthians 1:4 . by . App-104 . contentions = strifes. Greek. eris . See Romans 1:29 .

2 Corinthians 1:22 — hath . Omit. also sealed us = sealed us also. sealed . Greek. sphragizo. Compare John 3:33 . given = gave, earnest . Greek. arrabon. Only here, 2 Corinthians 5:5 .Ephesians 1:14 . A foretaste or pledge of some future benefit. Spirit . App-101 . The operation of the Spirit is the pledge of the fulfilment of the promises.

2 Corinthians 11:27 — weariness. Same as "labours", 2 Corinthians 11:23 . painfulness . Greek. mochthos. Only here, 1 Thessalonians 2:9 . 2 Thessalonians 3:8 . watehings . Greek. agrupnia. See 2 Corinthians 6:5 . thirst . Greek. dipsos. Only here. cold . Greek. psuchos. See Acts 28:2 . nakedness . Greek. gumnotes . See Romans 8:35 , and compare 1 Corinthians 4:11 .

2 Corinthians 6:2 — have. Omit. heard = heard with favour . Greek. epakouo. Only here. accepted. Greek. dektos. Same Gk, verb, as "receive" in 2 Corinthians 6:1 . in. Greek. en, App-104 . have I succoured = I helped. Quoted from Isaiah 49:3 . behold . Greek. idou . App-133 . accepted. Greek. euprosdektos, A stronger word than above. See Romans 15:16 .

2 Corinthians 6:7 — word. App-121 .10. power . App-172 . by = through. App-104 . 2 Corinthians 6:1 . armour . Greek. hoplon. Either arms or armour. See Romans 6:13 . The Greek soldier carried a sword or spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. righteousness . Greek. dikaiosune. App-191 .3. Compare Ephesians 6:14 .

2 Corinthians 8:23 — of = on behalf of. Greek. huper , App-104 . partner . Greek. koinonos . See 2 Corinthians 1:7 . fellowhelper . Greek. eeeergos. See, 1 Corinthians 3:9 . concerning = with reference to. Greek. eis . App-104 . messengers , Greek. apostolos . App-189 . Here and in Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:25 used in the general sense. Christ. App-98 .

Galatians 1:7 — another . Greek. allos . App-124 . but . Greek. ei me . some . Greek. tines , App-124 :4. Compare Galatians 2:12 . 1Co 4:18 . 2 Corinthians 3:1 , 2 Corinthians 10:2 . trouble = are troubling. Compare Galatians 5:10 . Acts 15:24 . and would = wishing to. Greek. thelo . App-102 . pervert . Greek. metastrepho . See Acts 2:20 .

1 Thessalonians 3:2 — sent . App-174 . minister . App-190 . God . App-98 . fellowlabourer . Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . The texts vary here. gospel . App-140 . Christ . App-98 . to, &c . = with a view to (Greek. eis) establishing. comfort: or, exhort . App-134 . concerning . App-104 ., but the texts read huper ( App-104 .) faith . App-150 .

2 Timothy 4:8 — laid up . Greek. apokeimai. See Colossians 1:5 . a = the. righteousness . App-191 . Lord . App-9 . righteous . App-191 . Judge , Compare 2 Timothy 4:1 .Acts 17:3 Acts 17:1 . give = repay or recompense. Greek. apodidomi. See 2 Timothy 4:14 . at. App-104 . unto = to. love . App-135 . Perf. tense, "have loved".

Hebrews 10:33 — Partly . Add "indeed". whilst, &c . = being. made a gazingstock . Greek. theatrizomai. Only here. Compare 1 Corinthians 4:9 and App-133 . reproaches . Greek. oneidismos. See Romans 15:3 . afflictions . Greek. thlipsis. See Acts 14:22 . companions . Greek. koinonos. See 2 Corinthians 1:7 . were . . . used = were thus living. Greek. anastrepho. See 2 Corinthians 1:12 .

Hebrews 10:37 — a little while . Greek. mikron hoson hoson = a very, very little while. See Isaiah 26:20 (Septuagint) He That shall come = the Coming One. Compare Daniel 7:13 , Daniel 7:14 .Matthew 11:3 .Luke 7:19 . tarry . Greek. chronizo. Only here and Matthew 24:48 ; Matthew 25:5 .Luke 1:21 ; Luke 12:45 .

Hebrews 4:14 — Seeing . . . have = Having therefore. High Priest . See Hebrews 2:17 . passed into = passed through. Same word as in 1 Corinthians 10:1 ; 1 Corinthians 16:5 . Compare Hebrews 7:26 . Ephesians 4:10 . heavens . See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . Jesus . App-98 . Son of God . App-98 . profession . See Hebrews 3:1 .