Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. 15:1-8 Jesus Christ is the Vine, the true Vine. The union of the human and Divine natures, and the fulness of the Spirit that is in him, resemble the root of the vine made fruitful by the moisture from a rich soil. Believers are branches of this Vine.John Deere dealers and all those who use John Deere equipment need a copy the corresponding equipment’s manual. The best option is to visit the John Deere site and search for manua...Verse 28. John 18:28. (with John 19:16 ) The Spirit of God striving with Man Pontius Pilate judging the Lord Christ. I. At first Pilate will scarcely attend to the accusers of Christ. He takes Jesus into the inner judgment hall of his palace, thinking probably that a very short inquiry will suffice.The Bible is a timeless and sacred text that has been studied and analyzed for centuries. One valuable tool that scholars, theologians, and everyday readers use to gain a deeper un...What Psalm 24 means. Verses 1 - 2: This means that God owns everything. This is because God made everything. First he made the seas. Then he made the dry land. In verse 2 the word "it" means the dry land. The waters are seas and rivers. Verses 3 - 6: In verse 3 the hill of the LORD is Zion. It was a hill in Jerusalem.At first (from John 13:31 ) the intercourse took the form of conversation; sitting at table, they talked familiarly together. But when ( John 14:31 ) the repast was finished, the language of Christ assumed a loftier strain; the disciples, assembled around their Master, listened to the words of life, and seldom spoke a word (only John 16:17 John ...iii. "The bill of particulars was presented in Ezekiel 34:3, with the forms of the verbs in the Hebrew original indicating that the faithless shepherds were continually doing these acts. The emphasis was that the shepherds had but one objective in mind, namely, their own enjoyment and pleasure." (Feinberg) iv.He was born at Whitwell near Stamford, England, on April 25, 1819. He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge, where other famous expositors like Charles Simeon and Handley Moule studied. As a Fellow of St. John's, he constantly lectured there. In 1847, Charles Ellicott was ordained a Priest in the Church of England.A Bible commentary on Mark's Gospel, without translated Bible text. In very simple English (1200 word vocabulary). Written by Keith Simons. March 2010. Luke: Luke's Good News [or download in RTF format] A Bible text and commentary on Luke's Gospel. Written by Hilda Bright. June 2002. Luke: The Man Christ JesusSo, the purpose of the second letter was to make things clear to them. 1 They must expect *persecution because they trust in the *Lord Jesus. But God has a purpose in allowing them to suffer and he will reward them (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10). Paul and his friends write to give them strength and to encourage them.You must give to Ezra whatever he asks from you. Ezra is the priest and the teacher of the law of the God of heaven. You must do this carefully. v22 You must give him *up to 3.4 tons of silver, 22 000 litres (5800 gallons) of wheat, 2200 litres (580 gallons) of wine, 2200 litres (580 gallons) of oil.John 20:1-18. John 20:1. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Her love for her Lord made her rise early, and helped her to overcome the fear which would have prevented many from going out "when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher."David Guzik commentary on Isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the victory of the Messiah, who will bear the sin of the world. ... Commentary. Commentary - English; Spanish - Español ... Quite the contrary; even in His suffering and death, Jesus was in control (John 10:18, 19:11 and 19:30). Isaiah's point is that Jesus was ...by-Verse Bible CommentaryJohn 18. by-Verse Bible Commentary. John 18. Jhn 17 Jhn Jhn 19. Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9 Verse 10 Verse 11 Verse 12 Verse 13 Verse 14 Verse 15 Verse 16 Verse 17 Verse 18 Verse 19 Verse 20 Verse 21 Verse 22 Verse 23 Verse 24 Verse 25 Verse 26 Verse 27 Verse 28 Verse 29 Verse ...Learn about the events and meanings of John 18, the final chapter of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. Explore the questions, answers, and cross-references to other gospels for a deeper understanding of Jesus' words and actions.John 5. We have in the gospels a faithful record of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, Acts 1 1. These two are interwoven, because what he taught explained what he did, and what he did confirmed what he taught. Accordingly, we have in this chapter a miracle and a sermon. I.And He challenged the man for striking Him illegally. Now Annas bound him again and sent him to his son-in-law Caiaphas ( John 18:24 ). And John does not tell us about His trial before Caiaphas, but the other gospels, Matthew and Mark tell us about the trial before Caiaphas. Simon Peter stood and warmed himself.The oldest known and recognized witness of the New Testament is a papyri-fragment found in Egypt. This fragment was deciphered by the English scholar C. H. Roberts in 1934. He discovered that the fragment bore the Greek text of John 18:31-33 in the front and John 18:37-38 on the back. A more precise determination of the age of this fragment ...It is the word for drawing a sword from the belt or from its scabbard ( John 18:10). Always there is this idea of resistance. God can draw men, but man's resistance can defeat God's pull. Jesus is the bread of life; which means that he is the essential for life; therefore to refuse the invitation and command of Jesus is to miss life and to die.Apparently, when Crispus trusted in Jesus, he was replaced as ruler of the synagogue ( Acts 18:8) by Sosthenes - who later himself seems to have become a Christian ( 1 Corinthians 1:1 ). B. The end of Paul's second missionary journey. 1. (18) Paul leaves the city of Corinth with Aquila and Priscilla.Is now already in the world: Though it will have its ultimate consummation in an end-times political and economic ruler, the essence of this antichrist spirit is present with us today. It is found everywhere a false Jesus is promoted in place of the true Jesus of the Bible. 3. (4) The protection of the child of God.1 John LOVE AND FEAR 1 John 4:18. John has been speaking of boldness, and that naturally suggests its opposite--fear. He has been saying that perfect love produces courage in the day of judgment, because it produces likeness to Christ, who is the Judge. In my text he explains and enlarges that statement.John 17:1-26. 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true ...John 17. This chapter is a prayer, it is the Lord's prayer, the Lord Christ's prayer. There was one Lord's prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he needed not to pray for the forgiveness of sin; but this was properly and peculiarly his, and suited him only as a Mediator, and is a sample of his intercession, and yet is ...1. (1) A command to calm the troubled heart. "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.". a. Let not your heart be troubled: The disciples had reason to be troubled. Jesus had just told them that one of them was a traitor, that all of them would deny Him, and that He would leave them that night.Verses 18-22 Perez was the son of Judah by his *daughter-in-law Tamar, who was also a widow. (See Genesis chapter 38.) Judah's family gained God's promise in Genesis 49:8-10. From this family came Boaz and, later, great King David. Jesus, the greatest of all kings, came from Bethlehem from the same family. Jesus was the son of Mary.John 1: Jesus as the Word and the First Disciples. The first half of the book opens with a two-part introduction. First, there is a poem ( John 1:1-18 ) that opens with the famous line, "In the beginning was the Word.". This is an obvious allusion to Genesis 1 , when God created everything with his word.John 1: Jesus as the Word and the First Disciples. The first half of the book opens with a two-part introduction. First, there is a poem ( John 1:1-18 ) that opens with the famous line, "In the beginning was the Word.". This is an obvious allusion to Genesis 1 , when God created everything with his word.earthquake ~ when the earth shakes, that is an *earthquake. elders ~ usually they are older men. In the Book of Revelation, they are the 24 people who sit on *thrones in heaven. eternal life ~ life of a new quality for those who believe in Jesus. This new life is to be with Jesus always.The Hebrews believe that the law from God came by *angels. When Jesus came into this world, he became for a little time lower than the *angels. As a *human being, Jesus was the Son of God. God gave his name great honour when he raised him from the dead. In this, Jesus is superior to the *angels.The Gospel of John. Verse by Verse Bible Study. With Commentary. The Word was God. (John 1:1-18) - Jesus was both the Word, and God. He had been with God since the beginning, and all things had been created through Him. In Him is life, and that life is the light of the world. John The Baptist's Testimony.Chapter 1. The apostle and evangelist, John, seems to have been the youngest of the twelve. He was especially favoured with our Lord's regard and confidence, so as to be spoken of as the disciple whom Jesus loved. He was very sincerely attached to his Master. He exercised his ministry at Jerusalem with much success, and outlived the destruction ...Read the Scripture: John 18:1 - 19:3. You cannot read Chapters 18 and 19 of the Gospel of John, which cover the trial, crucifixion and burial of the Lord Jesus, without noting that these are very carefully selected events which John records. He leaves out many of the incidents the other gospels include, while supplying details they leave out.1. (1-3) Jesus as the true vine. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.".John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Chapter 1. THE INCARNATION. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that hath been made.Apparently, when Crispus trusted in Jesus, he was replaced as ruler of the synagogue ( Acts 18:8) by Sosthenes - who later himself seems to have become a Christian ( 1 Corinthians 1:1 ). B. The end of Paul's second missionary journey. 1. (18) Paul leaves the city of Corinth with Aquila and Priscilla.A Bible commentary on Mark's Gospel, without translated Bible text. In very simple English (1200 word vocabulary). Written by Keith Simons. March 2010. Luke: Luke's Good News [or download in RTF format] A Bible text and commentary on Luke's Gospel. Written by Hilda Bright. June 2002. Luke: The Man Christ JesusI do not think that the whole world would have enough room for all those books. John 20. Acts Introduction. John 21 Jesus shows himself to the disciples again 1 After that, Jesus showed himself to the disciples again when they were by Lake Tiberias. This is how it happened. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas the Twin and Nathanael were together.CHAPTER 8. John 8:1-11 . THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY. 1, 2. Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives --This should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter. "The return of the people to the inert quiet and security of their dwellings ( John 7:53 ), at the close of the feast, is designedly contrasted with our Lord's homeless way, so to ...Learn about the events and meanings of John 18, the final chapter of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. Explore the questions, answers, and cross-references to other gospels for a deeper understanding of Jesus' words and actions.An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Acts. www.easyenglish.bible ... of a crime. People from the Sanhedrin had sent Jesus to die. Both Annas and Caiaphas had been at the courts then (John 18:12-14, 24). ... v13 The men in the *Sanhedrin knew that Peter and John were simple men. Peter and John had ...Learn about the events and meanings of John 18, the final chapter of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. Explore the questions, answers, and cross-references to other gospels for a deeper understanding of Jesus' words and actions.Psalm 22:22 From here to the end the psalm changes. It is not about suffering. It is full of praise. This is because God heard when David prayed. This psalm is not only about David. It is also about Jesus. Near the end of the Bible is a book called Hebrews. In it, Jesus says: I will tell your name to my brothers.1. (18) The plot against Jeremiah. Then they said, "Come and let us devise plans against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come and let us attack him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.". a.The devil tests Jesus – Luke 4:1-4:13. v1 Jesus was full of the *Holy Spirit as he returned from the Jordan River. Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert. v2 For 40 days in the desert, the devil *tempted him. Jesus did not eat anything during those days. And at the end of those days, he was very hungry.PLUS. CHAPTER 6. John 6:1-13 . FIVE THOUSAND MIRACULOUSLY FED. 3. a mountain --somewhere in that hilly range which skirts the east side of the lake. 4. passover . . . was nigh --but for the reason mentioned ( John 7:1 ), Jesus kept away from it, remaining in Galilee. John 6:14-21 . JESUS WALKS ON THE SEA.We can refuse to live like people who belong to this world. We are able to win against the wrong ways of this world because we trust Jesus Christ. 5 It is only people who believe that Jesus is the Son of God who can do that. Only they can win against the wrong ways of this world. 6 Jesus Christ is the man that God sent into the world.John 18:1-3. When Jesus had spoken these words — Had delivered the discourse recorded above, and concluded his intercessory prayer; he went with his disciples over the brook Cedron — On the other side of which was a garden, known by the name of the garden of Gethsemane; (see notes on Matthew 26:36;) and probably belonging to one of his friends.. He might retire to this private place, not ...Job and the problem of Suffering. A Bible Study about suffering based on the Book of Job. Part of our series called “Their Problem and Ours …. A translation of the Bible with Commentaries and Bible Studies – all written in Easy English – to help you read, understand, and apply the Bible.A detailed and easy-to-understand commentary on John 18, the chapter that describes Jesus' arrest and trial. Learn about the garden, the soldiers, the high priest, the questions, the testimony, and the judgment of Jesus.We can refuse to live like people who belong to this world. We are able to win against the wrong ways of this world because we trust Jesus Christ. 5 It is only people who believe that Jesus is the Son of God who can do that. Only they can win against the wrong ways of this world. 6 Jesus Christ is the man that God sent into the world.7 So Jesus spoke again. He said, ‘I tell you this: I am like the gate for the sheep. 8 All other men who came before me were like robbers. But the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am like the gate. Everyone who comes in through me will be safe. They will be free to come in and to go out.Psalm 139. (This is) for the music leader. (It is) a psalm of David. v1 *LORD, when you look at me you know all about me. v2 You know when I sit down. And you know when I get up. (even when you are) far away. v3 You see when I go (somewhere). And you see when I …They all said to him, "Let Him be crucified !" (Matthew 27:21-22) ISAIAH 53:4-5 4 Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes ...1. ( John 1:1-2) The pre-existence of the Word ( Logos ). In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. a. In the beginning: This refers to the timeless eternity of Genesis 1:19 ( In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth ).Commentary on John 21:1-19. Karyn Wiseman. Share: Killing worms did not sound fun. ... Earlier, Peter denied Jesus three times (18:17, 25-27). And in this exchange, Jesus reinstates Peter into the fold by asking him three times to take care of his sheep (verse 15-17). Peter's importance is being reinforced and his death foretold (verse 19).John 18. New English Translation. Betrayal and Arrest. 18 When he had said these things,[ a] Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley.[ b] There was an orchard[ c] there, and he and his disciples went into it. 2 (Now Judas, the one who betrayed him, knew the place too, because Jesus had met there many times[ d] with his ...God ‘did not keep back (rescue) his own son, but he gave him up for us all’ (Romans 8:32). Jesus’ death was a *sacrifice to cancel the effect of human *sin. God accepted his *sacrifice and raised him from death. So if we believe in the death and *resurrection of Jesus, God considers us at *peace with himself.Acts 3:1-26. 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the ...1. Background to the Study of John. 2. Major Differences Between John and the Synoptic Gospels. 3. Prologue ( John 1:1-18) 4. Exegetical Commentary on John 1 (verses 1:19 - 51) 5.Verse 2. Verse John 18:2. Judas - knew the place — As many had come from different quarters to celebrate the passover at Jerusalem, it could not be an easy matter to find lodging in the city: Jesus therefore chose to pass the night in the garden with his disciples which, from this verse, and from Luke 22:39, we find was his frequent custom, though he often lodged in Bethany.1. What a competent witness he was of the matters of fact. (1.) What he bore record of he saw; he had it not by hearsay, nor was it only his own conjecture, but he was an eyewitness of it; it is what we have seen and looked upon ( 1 John 1 1; 2 Pet 1 16 ), and had perfect understanding of, Luke 1 3. (2.)Commentary on John 21:1-14. (Read John 21:1-14) Christ makes himself known to his people, usually in his ordinances; but sometimes by his Spirit he visits them when employed in their business. It is good for the disciples of Christ to be together in common conversation, and common business. The hour for their entering upon action was not come.Read John 18 commentary using Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Study the bible online using commentary on John 18 and more!...Verses 9-11 Luke mentions that Jesus had made Mary Magdalene free from 'seven evil *spirits' (Luke 8:2). John describes how Jesus appeared to her in the garden (John 20:11-18). Verses 12-13 The two people on the road to Emmaus did not recognise Jesus at first. They only realised who he was at supper.Zechariah: God remembers his promises. A free Bible Version and Commentary on the Old Testament Book of Zechariah in EasyEnglish. ... Matthew 2:6-18; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 4:9-12; 4:29-30; John 5:18; 8:59; 10:31. Now read verse 9 in our translation again. ... Also, the verses include Psalm 118:22. In Easy English's translation, it is: 'The ...John chapter 18. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. 3 So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the ...In those days, the kings and leaders employed writers. They wrote about the events in their country. The *prophets also wrote accounts of events. 2 Samuel 1:18; 1 Kings 11:41; 14:19, 29; 1 Chronicles 27:24; 29:29 all refer to these writers and their books. The writer of 1 and 2 Samuel probably got most of his information from these accounts.John's telling of the feeding of the five thousand ( John 6:1-15) echoes many of the themes we saw in the wedding feast at Cana and the healing of the paralytic man. Again, Jesus works to sustain life in the present world, even as the sign points toward the ultimate life he alone can offer. John 6:27-29, however, poses a particular challenge .... Acts 18. Acts 20. Acts 19 Paul speaks in Ephesus about It also must be made known. Dean Alford points out that th John 1:1-14 . THE WORD MADE FLESH. 1. In the beginning --of all time and created existence, for this Word gave it being ( John 1:3 John 1:10 ); therefore, "before the world was" ( John 17:5 John 17:24 ); or, from all eternity. was the Word --He who is to God what man's word is to himself, the manifestation or expression of himself to those ...John 1:1-18 - God the Son Presented to Us. John 1:19-51 - Revealed to John the Baptist. John 2:1-12 - Revealed at Cana. John 2:13-25 - Revealed in the Temple. John 3:1-21 - Revealed in Secret. John 3:22-26 - Revealed as Greater. John 4:1-26 - Revealed as Living Water. John 4:27-42 - Revealed As Savior of the World. 1. The Writer. The letter does not tell us In recent years, the art form known as Kalaya Potua has gained popularity as a powerful medium for social commentary and activism. Kalaya Potua has its roots in the rich cultural h...So I speak only those things that the Father has said to me.'. John 12 Jesus at Bethany 1 Six days before the Passover festival, Jesus went to Bethany, the village where Lazarus lived. He was the man who had been dead, but Jesus had raised him. 2 Some friends prepared a special meal there for Jesus. Martha gave out the food, and Lazarus sat ... It also must be made known. Dean Alford points out that the words mig...
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