Bible Commentaries

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 — comprende (v. 11). Dios permite al hombre que goce con moderación y virtuosamente los dones terrenos que le concede (vv. 12, 13). Lo que nos consuela en medio de la inestabilidad de las bendiciones terrenales, es que los consejos de Dios son inmutables (v. 14). 1. El hombre tiene su ciclo señalado de estaciones y de vicisitudes, como el sol, viento, y agua (cap. 1:5-7). lo que se quiere—o se propone, todo “propósito:” como hay una “sazón” fija en los “propósitos” de Dios (por eje., ha fijado él tiempos

1 Corinthians 12:4 — 4. diversities of gifts—that is, varieties of spiritual endowments peculiar to the several members of the Church: compare "dividing to every man severally" (1 Corinthians 12:11). same Spirit—The Holy Trinity appears here: the Holy Spirit in this verse;

1 Corinthians 13:6 — sympathizes with it in its triumphs (Genesis 9:23- :). See the opposite (2 Timothy 3:8), "Resist the truth." So "the truth" and "unrighteousness" are contrasted (2 Timothy 3:8- :). "The truth" is the Gospel truth, the inseparable ally of love (Ephesians 4:15; 2 John 1:12). The false charity which compromises "the truth" by glossing over "iniquity" or unrighteousness is thus tacitly condemned (Proverbs 17:15).

1 Corinthians 16:1-24 — A LA OFRENDA PARA LOS CRISTIANOS DE JUDEA; LOS PLANES DE PABLO: LES ENCOMIENDA A TIMOTEO, APOLOS, etc. SALUTACIONES Y CONCLUSIONES. 1. Cuanto a la colecta para los santos—que estaban en Jerusalén ( Romanos 15:26) y en Judea ( Hechos 11:29; Hechos 24:17; comp. 2 Corintios 8:4; 2 Corintios 9:1, 2 Corintios 9:12). Dice para los “santos,” más bien que “para los pobres,” para recordar a los corintios que lo que daban era para el pueblo del Señor, hermanos suyos en la fe. Hacia fines de la existencia

2 Corinthians 5:7 — governed by faith in our immortal hope; not by the outward specious appearance of present things [TITTMANN, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]. Compare "apparently," the Septuagint, "by appearance," :-. WAHL supports English Version. 2 Corinthians 4:18 also confirms it (compare Romans 8:24; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Corinthians 13:13). God has appointed in this life faith for our great duty, and in the next, vision for our reward [SOUTH] (1 Peter 1:8).

2 Corinthians 7:5 — "flesh," excepts his spiritual consolations) from "fightings" with adversaries "without" (1 Corinthians 5:12), and from fears for the Corinthian believers "within" the Church, owing to "false brethren" (1 Corinthians 5:12- :). Compare 2 Corinthians 4:8; Deuteronomy 32:25, to which he seems to allude.

Ephesians 3:6 — manuscripts), through the Gospel." It is "in Christ Jesus" that they are made "fellow heirs" in the inheritance of GOD: "of the same body" under the Head, CHRIST JESUS and "fellow partakers of the promise" in the communion of THE HOLY SPIRIT (Ephesians 1:13; Hebrews 6:4). The Trinity is thus alluded to, as often elsewhere in this Epistle (Ephesians 2:19; Ephesians 2:20; Ephesians 2:22).

Philippians 1:15 — towards Paul, on account of the success of the Gospel in the capital of the world, owing to his steadfastness in his imprisonment; they wished through envy to transfer the credit of its progress from him to themselves. Probably Judaizing teachers (Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 1 Corinthians 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4). some also of—rather, "for" good will—answering to "the brethren" (2 Corinthians 11:1-47.11.4- :); some being well disposed to him.

Colossians 3:24 — 24. the reward of the inheritance—"Knowing that it is from the Lord (the ultimate source of reward), ye shall receive the compensation (or recompense, which will make ample amends for your having no earthly possession as slaves now) consisting of the inheritance"

Colossians 4:13 — 13. a great zeal—The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate have "much labor." for you—lest you should be seduced (Colossians 2:4); a motive why you should be anxious for yourselves. them that are in Laodicea . . . Hierapolis—churches probably founded by Epaphras, as the Church in Colosse was. Laodicea, called from Laodice, queen of Antiochus II, on the river Lycus, was, according

1 Thessalonians 4:2 — it desirable that they should understand he spake with divine authority. He seldom uses the term in writing subsequently, when his authority was established, to other churches. 1 Corinthians 7:10; 1 Corinthians 11:17; 1 Timothy 1:5 (1 Thessalonians 4:18, where the subject accounts for the strong expression) are the exceptions. "The Lord" marks His paramount authority, requiring implicit obedience.

1 Timothy 3:3 — given to wine. The opposite of "patient" or (Greek) "forbearing," reasonable to others (see on :-). no striker—with either hand or tongue: not as some teachers pretending a holy zeal ( :-), answering to "not a brawler" or fighter (compare 1 Kings 22:24; Nehemiah 13:25; Isaiah 58:4; Acts 23:2; 2 Timothy 2:24; 2 Timothy 2:25). not covetous—Greek, "not a lover of money," whether he have much or little (2 Timothy 2:25- :).

2 Timothy 2:12 — (with Him)" ( :-). reign with him—The peculiar privilege of the elect Church now suffering with Christ, then to reign with Him (see on :-). Reigning is something more than mere salvation (Romans 5:17; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:4; Revelation 20:5). deny—with the mouth. As "believe" with the heart follows, Revelation 20:5- :. Compare the opposite, "confess with thy mouth" and "believe in thine heart" (Romans 10:9; Romans 10:10). he also will deny us— (Matthew 10:33).

2 Timothy 4:14 — 14. Alexander the coppersmith—or "smith" in general. Perhaps the same as the Alexander (see on :-) at Ephesus. Excommunicated then he subsequently was restored, and now vented his personal malice because of his excommunication in accusing Paul before

2 Timothy 4:5 — and under all circumstances ( :-). endure affliction—suffer hardships [ALFORD]. evangelist—a missionary bishop preacher, and teacher. make full proof of—fulfil in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone (Acts 12:25; Romans 15:19; Colossians 4:17).

Hebrews 10:33 — and elsewhere, the Jews in every city inciting the populace and the Roman authorities against Christians. gazing-stock—as in a theater (so the Greek): often used as the place of punishment in the presence of the assembled multitudes. Acts 19:29; 1 Corinthians 4:9, "Made a theatrical spectacle to the world." ye became—of your own accord: attesting your Christian sympathy with your suffering brethren. companions of—sharers in affliction with.

Hebrews 6:3 — "This," that is, "Go on unto perfection." if God permit—For even in the case of good resolutions, we cannot carry them into effect, save through God "working in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13). The "for" in Hebrews 6:4 refers to this: I say, if God permit, for there are cases where God does not permit, for example, "it is impossible," &c. Without God's blessing, the cultivation of the ground does not succeed (Hebrews 6:7).

James 4:7 — 7. Submit to . . . God—so ye shall be among "the humble," :-; also James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6. Resist . . . devil—Under his banner pride and envy are enlisted in the world; resist his temptations to these. Faith, humble prayers, and heavenly wisdom, are the weapons of resistance. The language is taken from warfare. "Submit"

Revelation 1:4 — 4. John—the apostle. For none but he (supposing the writer an honest man) would thus sign himself nakedly without addition. As sole survivor and representative of the apostles and eye-witnesses of the Lord, he needed no designation save his name, to be

Revelation 4:5 — does He threaten generally, but also predicts special judgments" [GROTIUS]. seven lamps . . . seven Spirits—The Holy Spirit in His sevenfold operation, as the light-and-life Giver (compare :-, seven eyes . . . the seven Spirits of God; Revelation 1:4; Revelation 21:23; Psalms 119:105) and fiery purifier of the godly, and consumer of the ungodly (Psalms 119:105- :).