Bible Commentaries

Isaiah 7:14 — cf, Isaiah 9:7 Isaiah’s second prophecy (Isa 7:13–16): Many believe these verses predict the births of two babies, one to be born supernaturally in the distant future, the other to be born naturally in the immediate future. 1.    The

Numbers 1:1 — Numbers Walking Thru The Bible NUMBERS INTRODUCTION     The first five books of the Bible are referred to as the Books of Law, or The Books of Moses. NUMBERS Who Wrote It: The book of Numbers begins "And the Lord spake unto

Zephaniah 3:9 — Zephaniah 3:9 3:9 God intends for the blessings promised to the faithful remnant of 3:9–13 to reach people from every nation of the world. Not just Israel, but all people would be transformed, call on the Lord (see Isaiah 55:5), and serve him

Matthew 1:1 — Matthew 1:1 Personal Commentary Notes of Windell Gann Book Comments Matthew 1:1 Walking Thru The Bible MATTHEW Introduction          AUTHOR: Matthew was a tax-collector in the service of the Roman occupying force

Matthew 11:28 — Matthew 11:28 1. The Plea    - "come" 2. The Person    - "to me"             not to Moses, Mohammed, or man 3. The People    - "all who labor" all, laboring under sin 4. The Promise    - "I will give you rest" 5. The Proposal    - "Take jy yoke on you"

Matthew 16:19 — ,Matthew 16:19 keys ... Peter used the "keys" to open the "kingdom" to the Jews in Acts 2.14, and to the first Gentiles in Acts 10:5; Acts 10:21.     With regard to "keys" see note of Matthew 23:13,

Romans 11:11 — Romans 11:11 I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? -- This might be another objection which Paul proceeds to answer.     The meaning is, is it the design of God that Israel should totally and irrecoverably be cast

Romans 15:8 — Romans 15:8 Now I say -- Better, on documentary evidence, For I say. St Paul here expounds the words “Christ received you,” by shewing the bearing of the Lord’s Work on the salvation alike of Jewish and Gentile believers. And in so

Romans 16:8 — Romans 16:8 16:8–16 The names in this section are unknown to scholarship. They are beloved of God and Paul but their names and service are not recorded in the NT or early Christian literature. What is remarkable is that there is a mixture of common

1 Thessalonians 3:7 — 1 Thessalonians 3:7 Therefore -- for this reason. Over -- about. See with verse 8. Paul wrote 1 & 2 Thess (1 Thessalonians 5:27). These verse indicate that God’s Word is the tool for establishing young Christians in the faith. Note the way

2 Timothy 3:11 — 2 Timothy 3:11 At Antioch -- Acts 13:45; Iconium -- Acts 14:5-6; Lystra -- Acts 14:19 Delivered me (με ἐῤῥύσατο). Had the apostle in his mind the clause in the Lord’s Prayer, “Deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13)

James 5:12 — James 5:12 above all -- Or “especially.” As he has done repeatedly in his epistle, James stressed that a person’s speech provides the most revealing glimpse of his spiritual condition (cf. James 1:26; James 2:12; James 3:2-11; James

1 John 5:6 — 1 John 5:6 Water -- "Standing for the direct tesimony of the Father at Jesus’ baptism. Matthew 3:13-17. This was givn at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry." - Cox Blood -- "Stading for the Father’s acceptance of the

Revelation 1:18 — Revelation 1:18 liveth and was dead -- clear reference to Jesus Christ Living One . . The risen Christ lives forever like God (Revelation 4:9-10; cf. Daniel 4:34). - NIVZSB I died … I am alive forevermore . . Paradoxically, this ever-living One

Revelation 18:13 — Revelation 18:13 See RWP for information in each individual word. cinnamon and incense . . the trade list continues. fragrant oil . . A very costly perfume (cf. Matthew 26:7, Matthew 26:12; John 12:3). - MSB frankincense . . A fragrant gum or resin

Revelation 18:5 — Revelation 18:5 sins have reached up to heaven . . The Greek verb kollaō means “to cling or attach to” (see Luke 10:11). The imagery describes sins that stick to each other, pile up before God, and eventually reach heaven. - FSB for

Revelation 2:10 — Revelation 2:10 Do not be afraid . . Lit. stop being afraid. those things which thou shalt suffer . . Probably refer primarily to a persecution immediately impending; but they are no doubt meant to apply also to the subsequent persecutions of the

Revelation 2:2 — Revelation 2:2 I know -- This repeated refrain (Revelation 2:9; Revelation 2:13; Revelation 2:19; Revelation 3:1; Revelation 3:8; Revelation 3:15 [for each church addressed]) shows Christ’s total knowledge of his people, their activities, and

Revelation 2:7 — Revelation 2:7 The one who has an ear . . Recalls Jesus’ exhortation throughout the Gospels (e.g., Matthew 13:9; Matthew 13:43): Hear, understand, and respond accordingly. This is reflected in the closing of each message to the seven churches

Revelation 21:2 — R 21:2 the holy city . . This is not "heaven" but heaven’s picture of the new messianic age. cf. Hebrews 12:22-23, that is, the church, the "Christian age." (In context the Hebrew is speaking of the church and calling it "the