Bible Commentaries

Psalms 53:1-6 — Salmo 53 Sobre Mahalath—(cf. título el del Salmo 88). Por qué esta repetición del Salmo 14, es dada, no sabemos. 1-4. con unas pocas variaciones, corresponden al Salmo 14:1. 5. En vez de la seguridad de la presencia de Dios con los piadosos, y de una queja contra los malos, el Salmo 14:5 manifiesta la ruina de éstos, cuyos bienes “también son derramados” (cf. el Salmo 141:7), porque habían rechazado a Dios con escarnio.

Isaiah 41:1-29 — capacite para que sea el conquistador de las naciones y el libertador del pueblo de Dios, es un poderoso argumento que demuestra que deberían confiar en él. El futuro aquí es profético, representado como presente o pasado. al justo—Ciro; pues los caps. 44:28; 45:1-4, 13; 46:11, “del oriente”, lo prueban. Se le llama “justo”, no tanto a causa de su equidad (Heródoto 3:89), cuanto por haber cumplido la justa voluntad de Dios, al sacar a los judíos de su injusta cautividad. Lo despertó en justicia. La

Micah 3:11 — 11. heads thereof—the princes of Jerusalem. judge for reward—take bribes as judges (Micah 7:3). priests teach for hire—It was their duty to teach the law and to decide controversies gratuitously (Leviticus 10:11; Deuteronomy 17:11; Malachi 2:7; compare Jeremiah 6:13; Judges 1:11). prophets . . . divine—that is, false prophets. Is not the Lord among us?—namely in the temple (Isaiah 48:2; Jeremiah 7:4; Jeremiah 7:8-11).

Zechariah 1:6 — 6. statutes—My determined purposes to punish for sin. which I commanded my servants—namely, to announce to your fathers. did they not take hold—that is, overtake, as a foe overtakes one fleeing. they returned—Turning from their former self-satisfaction, they recognized their punishment as that which God's prophets had foretold. thought to do—that is, decreed to do. Compare with this verse :-. our ways—evil ways (Jeremiah 4:18; Jeremiah 17:10; Jeremiah 23:2).

Zechariah 4:1-14 — CAPITULO 4 LA QUINTA VISION. El candelero de oro y los dos olivos. El templo será terminado con la ayuda del Espíritu de Dios. 1. volvió … y despertóme—El profeta estaba en un estado de adormecimiento extático con el asombro de la visión previa. “Volvió … y despertóme,”

Matthew 10:26 — 26. Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known—that is, There is no use, and no need, of concealing anything; right and wrong, truth and error, are about to come into open and deadly collision; and the day is coming when all hidden things shall be disclosed, everything seen as it is, and every one have his due (1 Corinthians 4:5).

John 11:4 — 4. When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death—to result in death. but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby—that is, by this glory of God. (See Greek.) Remarkable language this, which from creature lips would have been intolerable. It means that the glory of GOD manifested in the resurrection of dead Lazarus would be shown to be the glory, personally and immediately, of THE SON.

John 18:20 — 20. I spake—have spoken. openly to the world—See John 7:4. I ever taught in the synagogues and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort—courting publicity, though with sublime noiselessness. in secret have I said—spake I. nothing—that is, nothing of any different nature; all His private communications with the Twelve being but explanations and developments of His public teaching. (Compare Isaiah 45:19; Isaiah 48:16). (Also see on Isaiah 48:16- :.)

Acts 15:10 — 10. why tempt—"try," "provoke" ye God—by standing in the way of His declared purpose. to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, c.—He that was circumcised became thereby bound to keep the whole law. (See :-). It was not then the mere yoke of burdensome ceremonies, but of an obligation which the more earnest and spiritual men became, the more impossible they felt it to fulfil. (See Romans 3:5 Galatians 2:4, &c.).

Acts 5:4 — 4. While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power?—from which we see how purely voluntary were all these sacrifices for the support of the infant community. not lied to men but God—to men so entirely the instruments of the directing Spirit that the lie was rather told to Him: language clearly implying both the distinct personality and the proper divinity of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:4 — 4. they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching—Though solemnly enjoined to do this (Luke 24:47; Acts 1:8), they would probably have lingered at Jerusalem, but for this besom of persecution which swept them out. How often has the rage of Christ's enemies thus "turned out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel" (see Philippians 1:12; Philippians 1:13). Philippians 1:13- :. SUCCESS OF PHILIP'S PREACHING IN SAMARIA—CASE OF SIMON MAGUS.

Romans 14:4 — 4. Who art thou that judges another man's—rather, "another's" servant?—that is, CHRIST'S, as the whole context shows, especially Romans 14:8; Romans 14:9. Yea, c.—"But he shall be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand" that is, to make good his standing, not at the day of judgment, of which the apostle treats in Romans 14:10, but in the true fellowship of the Church here, in spite of thy censures.

1 Corinthians 13:4 — 4. suffereth long—under provocations of evil from others. The negative side of love. is kind—the positive side. Extending good to others. Compare with love's features here those of the "wisdom from above" ( :-). envieth—The Greek includes also jealousy. vaunteth not—in words, even of gifts which it really possesses; an indirect rebuke of those at Corinth who used the gift of tongues for mere display. not puffed up—with party zeal, as some at Corinth were ( :-).

Galatians 3:18 — 18. the inheritance—all the blessings to be inherited by Abraham's literal and spiritual children, according to the promise made to him and to his Seed, Christ, justification and glorification (Galatians 4:7; Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 6:9). but God, &c.—The Greek order requires rather, "But to Abraham it was by promise that God hath given it." The conclusion is, Therefore the inheritance is not of, or from the law (1 Corinthians 6:9- :).

Ephesians 3:13 — 13. "I entreat you not to be dispirited." for you—in your behalf. which is—rather, "which are your glory," namely, inasmuch as showing that God loved you so much, as both to give His Son for you, and to permit His apostles to suffer "tribulations" for you [CHRYSOSTOM] in preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles. See on :-, "prisoner for you Gentiles." My tribulations are your spiritual "glory," as your faith is furthered thereby (1 Corinthians 4:10).

Ephesians 6:15 — 15. Translate, "Having shod your feet" (referring to the sandals, or to the military shoes then used). the preparation—rather, "the preparedness," or "readiness of," that is, arising from the "Gospel" ( :-). Preparedness to do and suffer all that God wills; readiness for march, as a Christian soldier. gospel of peace—(compare Luke 1:79; Romans 10:15). The "peace" within forms a beautiful contrast to the raging of the outward conflict (Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:7).

Philippians 4:9 — 9. both—rather, "The things also which ye have learned . . . these practice"; the things which besides recommending them in words, have been also recommended by my example, carry into practice. heard—though ye have not yet sufficiently "received" them. seen—though ye have not as yet sufficiently "learned" them [BENGEL]. and—"and then," as the necessary result (Philippians 4:7). Not only "the peace of God," but "the God of peace" Himself "shall be with you."

Colossians 4:4 — 4. ALFORD thinks that Paul asks their prayers for his release as if it were the "only" way by which he could "make it (the Gospel) manifest" as he ought. But while this is included in their subject of prayer, Philippians 1:12; Philippians 1:13, written somewhat later in his imprisonment, clearly shows that "a door for the word" could be opened, and was opened, for its manifestation, even while he remained imprisoned (compare Philippians 1:13- :).

1 Thessalonians 2:4 — 4. as—according as; even as. allowed—Greek, "We have been approved on trial," "deemed fit." This word corresponds to "God which trieth our hearts" below. This approval as to sincerity depends solely on the grace and mercy of God (Acts 9:15; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Corinthians 3:5; 1 Timothy 1:11; 1 Timothy 1:12). not as pleasing—not as persons who seek to please men; characteristic of false teachers (1 Timothy 1:12- :).

Revelation 5:4 — 4. and to read—inserted in English Version Greek text without good authority. One oldest manuscript, ORIGEN, CYPRIAN, and HILARY omit the clause. "To read" would be awkward standing between "to open the book" and "to look thereon." John having been promised a revelation of "things which must be hereafter," weeps now at his earnest desire being apparently frustrated. He is a pattern to us to imitate, as an eager and teachable learner of the Apocalypse.