Bible Commentaries

Isaiah 49:1 — 1. ¡Escúchame, oh islas! Después de haber tratado la futura liberación del pueblo, él desciende a Cristo, bajo cuya guía, el pueblo fue sacado de Babilonia, como antes habían sido sacados de Egipto. La profecía anterior debe haber sido confirmada por

Isaiah 66:13 — 13.As a man (224) whom his mother comforteth. It is wonderful that the Prophet, who appeared to have already spoken enough about this renewal, dwells on it so largely. But, because he can neither express the greatness and warmth of the love which God

Jeremiah 25:23 — I shall now only touch briefly on the extreme ones in a corner, or those bounded by a corner, who were almost unknown to the Jews on account of their distance. (142) After having spoken of nations so very remote, that he might not by prolixity be tedious, he mentions all the extreme ones in a corner, that is, those who were bounded by the farthest limits. As to Dedan, Tema, and Buz, we know that these countries

Matthew 13:21 — 21.When affliction or persecution ariseth on account of the word. By way of example, Christ says that such persons are made uneasy by the offense of the cross. And certainly, as the heat of the sun discovers the barrenness of the soil, so persecution and

Matthew 3:17 — 17.And, lo, a voice from heaven From that opening of the heavens, which has been already mentioned, a loud voice was heard, that its majesty might be more impressive. The public appearance of Christ, to undertake the office of Mediator, was accompanied

Luke 2:8 — testigos honorables y distinguidos, pasó junto a ellos y eligió pastores, personas de rango humilde y sin importancia entre los hombres. Aquí la razón y la sabiduría de la carne deben probar ser necedades; y debemos reconocer que "la necedad de Dios" ( 1 Corintios 1:25) excede toda la sabiduría que existe, o parece existir, en el mundo. Pero esto también fue parte del “vaciamiento de sí mismo” ( Filipenses 2: 6 :) no esa parte de la gloria de Cristo debe ser quitada por ella, pero que debe permanecer

John 15:27 — have it for their private advantage, or that they alone shall enjoy it, but that by them it will be widely diffused, because they will be organs of the Holy Spirit, as indeed, he spoke by their mouth. We now see in what way faith is by hearing, (Romans 10:17,) and yet it derives its certainty from the seal and earnest of the Spirit, (Ephesians 1:13.) Those who do not sufficiently know the darkness of the human mind imagine that faith is formed naturally by hearing and preaching alone; (92) and there

John 16:27 — salvation is from ourselves, because we have anticipated the grace of God. Numerous passages of Scripture, on the other hand, are opposed to this statement. The promise of God is, I will cause them to love me; and John says, Not that we first loved Him, (105) (1 John 4:10.) It would be superfluous to collect many passages; for nothing is more certain than this doctrine, that the Lord calleth those things which are not, (Romans 4:17) raises the dead, (Luke 7:22,) unites himself to those who were strangers

1 Corinthians 1:8 — suspenso, sin embargo, debes sentirte seguro de que el Señor nunca te abandonará, sino que, por el contrario, aumentará lo que ha comenzado en ti. cuando llegue ese día en el que "todos debemos comparecer ante el tribunal de Cristo" ( 2 Corintios 5:10,) podemos encontrarnos allí sin culpa. Sin culpa En sus epístolas a los efesios y colosenses ( Efesios 1:4, y Colosenses 1:22) él enseña que este es el final de nuestro llamado: que podamos parecer puros e irreprochables en la presencia de Cristo

1 Corinthians 13:1 — действий, это – самый превосходный из всех путей. Вначале апостол формулирует посылку: все добродетели без любви – ничто, все великое и выдающееся ничего не значит в глазах Бога, если нет любви. И здесь апостол учит тому же, чему учил и в другом месте (1 Timothy 1:5; Colossians 3:14), где говорит, что любовь – цель закона и узы совершенства, а также заключает в ней всю святость благочестивых. Ведь чего еще требует от нас Бог во всей второй скрижали закона? Поэтому не удивительно, если Он оценивает все

1 Corinthians 15:25 — que no debe renunciar a la autoridad que ha recibido, hasta que hayan sido sometidos bajo su poder. Y esto se dice para consolar a los piadosos, que pueden no ser impacientes debido al largo retraso de la resurrección. Esta declaración ocurre en Salmo 110:1 Sin embargo, puede parecer que Pablo refina la palabra hasta más allá de lo que requiere el significado simple y natural de la palabra; porque el Espíritu no da en ese pasaje una indicación de lo que será después, sino simplemente de lo que debe

1 Corinthians 7:16 — 16. ¿Qué sabes, oh mujer? Quienes opinan que esta observación es una confirmación del segundo departamento de su declaración, lo exponen así. "Una esperanza incierta no debería detenerte", etc. Pero, en mi opinión, la exhortación se toma de la ventaja

2 Corinthians 1:1 — 1.Paul an Apostle As to the reasons why he designates himself an Apostle of Christ, and adds that he has obtained this honor by the will of God, see the foregoing Epistle, where it has been observed that none are to be listened to but those, who have

2 Corinthians 5:7 — por fe (Εἰδος) Aquí he prestado aspecto, (vista,) porque pocos entendieron el significado de la palabra especie , (apariencia.) (520) Él declara la razón, por qué es que ahora estamos ausentes del Señor, porque todavía no lo vemos cara enfrentar. ( 1 Corintios 13:12.) La forma de esa ausencia es esta: que Dios no es visto abiertamente por nosotros. La razón por la que no lo vemos es que caminamos por la fe. Ahora es por buenos motivos que la fe se opone a la vista, porque percibe esas cosas que

Galatians 4:26 — which is above. The Jerusalem which he calls above, or heavenly, is not contained in heaven; nor are we to seek for it out of this world; for the Church is spread over the whole world, and is a “stranger and pilgrim on the earth.” (Hebrews 11:13.) Why then is it said to be from heaven? Because it originates in heavenly grace; for the sons of God are “born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh,nor of the will of man,” (John 1:13,) but by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:1 — 1.Paul, an apostle. As the same form of salutation, or at least very little varied, is found in all the Epistles, it would be superfluous to repeat here the observations which we have formerly made. He calls himself “an apostle of Jesus Christ;”

Ephesians 3:8 — зовут себя наименьшими, хотя желают быть наибольшими и считают, что достойны наивысших почестей. Нет, Павел искренне признает свою незначительность. Больше того, в другом месте он говорит о себе много презрительней: я недостоин называться апостолом (1 Corinthians 15:9). Также и в том месте, где он делает себя первым среди грешников (1 Timothy 1:15). Однако заметим: делая себя самым отверженным, Павел имеет в виду, каков он сам по себе отдельно от благодати Божией. Он как бы говорит: моя ничтожность

Philippians 1:17 — 17 Eso para la defensa. Aquellos que realmente amaron a Cristo consideraron que sería una desgracia para ellos si no se asociaban con Pablo como sus compañeros, al mantener la causa del evangelio; y debemos actuar de tal manera que podamos ayudar, en

1 Thessalonians 2:19 — 19For what is our hope. He confirms that ardor of desire, of which he had made mention, inasmuch as he has his happiness in a manner treasured up in them. “Unless I forget myself, I must necessarily desire your presence, for ye are our glory and

Titus 2:5 — adds, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of, it is supposed that this relates strictly to women who were married to unbelieving husbands, who might judge of the gospel from the wicked conduct of their wives; and this appears to be confirmed by 1 Peter 3:1. But what if he does not speak of husbands alone? And, indeed, it is probable that he demands such strictness of life as not to bring the gospel into the contempt of the public by their vices. As to the other parts of the verse, the reader