Bible Commentaries

Matthew 24:14 — Matthew 24:14 Gospel preached in all the world ...Colossians was penned about AD 63 -- Colossians 1:23; Romans 11:25; Romans 1:8 ; Romans 10:18; This was to be done before the "end" Jesus was telling Peter, James, John and Andrew about, Matthew 24:3. Witness -- that Jesus’ testimony is sure, accurate, his prophecy fulfilled. Luke 13:35. The destruction of the temple to be a testimony that God’s apostles were right in their preaching. XXX

Luke 1:70 — Luke 1:70 INSPIRATION - 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Corinthians 14:37, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Galatians 1:11-12, Matthew 17:5, Luke 1:68-70,

Luke 7:11 — Luke 7:11 From events recorded in Luke 7:11-17, Matthew 17:14-21; and John 5:2-13 we see that faith was not a requirement on the part of the recipient of the miracle, but on the part of the one performing it. Acts 3:16

John 12:14 — John 12:14 Found ... Jesus borrowed a boat for his pulpit on one occasion; a manger for his bed; a room for the passover; a grave temporarily for his body.     Jesus may have made previous arrangements for the loan of the animal.

John 19:13 — John 19:13 Gabbatha ... Jesus had his 1) Gethsemane, Matthew 26:36; , 2) Gabbatha, John 19:13; and 3) Golgotha, John 19:17. [Only the Apostle John supplied information bilingually in the New Testament (cf. John 1:38, John 1:42; John 4:25; John 6:1; John 9:7; John 11:16; John 19:13, John 19:17, John 19:20; John 20:16; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 3:14; Revelation 9:11; Revelation 12:9).]

John 19:17 — John 19:17 Golgotha ... Jesus had his 1) Gethsemane, Matthew 26:36; , 2) Gabbatha, John 19:13; and 3) Golgotha, John 19:17. [Only the Apostle John supplied information bilingually in the New Testament (cf. John 1:38, John 1:42; John 4:25; John 6:1; John 9:7; John 11:16; John 19:13, John 19:17, John 19:20; John 20:16; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 3:14; Revelation 9:11; Revelation 12:9).]

Romans 12:13 — Romans 12:13 distributing -- sharing. The word used here denotes having things in “common” κοινωνοῦντες Romans 12:13; Romans 15:27; Galatians 6:6; Philippians 4:15;

Romans 3:4 — Romans 3:4 God forbid [Certainly not; Not at all;] -- Literally, "Let it not be," that is, "Away with such a thought"--a favorite expression of Paul. The sense is, “let not this by any means be supposed.” God will not

1 Corinthians 14:37 — 1 Corinthians 14:37 INSPIRATION - 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Corinthians 14:37, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Galatians 1:11-12, Matthew 17:5, Luke 1:68-70,

1 Corinthians 7:12 — 1 Corinthians 7:12 4) 1 Corinthians 7:12-13, Should the Christian who is married to a non-Christian leave the non-Christian? But to the rest -- Paul now turns his attention to speak to Christians who are married to unbelievers. I, not the Lord, --

Galatians 4:29 — Galatians 4:29 he ... flesh -- Ishmael, (Galatians 4:23) That is, through natural process and without a promise. persecuted -- This refers to the injurious treatment which Isaac received from Ishmael and the hostility that existed toward him. Genesis

Hebrews 11:8 — Hebrews 11:8 3. Abraham had a "Willing" Faith -- vs. 8-10. Abraham obeyed God’s every command, even when he did not understand it. cf. John 14:15; Hebrews 5:8-9; Matthew 7:21. A God-Pleasing faith (v.6 in context) is a faith like Abraham’s that obeys. cf. Genesis 12:1-3;

James 4:11 — James 4:11 Law of James 2:8 Do not speak evil -- fault finding, slander (NIV). Why is speaking evil about a brother the same as speaking evil of the royal law of love? speak evil -- This means to slander or defame. James does not forbid confronting

2 Peter 2:4 — 2 Peter 2:4 New Paragraph - Concluded in vs. 9 2 Peter 2:9. cf Judges 1:6 If -- since ("if" clause, concluded in v. 9) Cast -- into dungeons. Hell -- "tartarus" - ·    Thayer: ταρταρόω

1 John 2:18 — 1 John 2:18 Vs. 18-24 A Warning Against Heretical Teaching EGT Little children -- to all addressed in the epistle. Last hour -- Of what? Of the situation they faced. A connection of John’s epistle to his Revelation. (Revelation 1:1, Revelation

Revelation 11:12 — Revelation 11:12 they heard a loud voice . . Probably the awesome, majestic voice of God. voice from heaven . . Those who hated and dishonored God’s messengers and message will become aware of their vindication.     Their acceptance

Revelation 17:6 — Revelation 17:6 the woman drunk . . "Babylon" had martyed prophets and apostles, Revelation 16:6; Revelation 11:18; as Jesus had charged, Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:47-51; Luke 21:20-22. with the blood of the saints . . Whereas the prophets and

Revelation 19:12 — Revelation 19:12 His eyes . . (Revelation 1:14; Revelation 2:18 matches an earlier description of Christ.) Nothing escapes His penetrating vision, so His judgments are always just and accurate (see notes on 1:14; 2:18) - MSB many crowns . . Indicates

Revelation 20:15 — Revelation 20:15 anyone not found . . [This] assumes that there will be those who are not written in the book of life (a metaphor for those who have not trusted Christ). - Utley     This refutes both universalism (that all will

Revelation 7:14 — Revelation 7:14 Sir . . = "kurie" = Lord, -- John shows respect and reverence. The structure recalls Ezekiel 37:3 ; Daniel 10:16, Daniel 10:17; Zechariah 4:5, Zechariah 4:13. came out . . = Present participle "who are coming" John