1 Corinthians 12:20-26 (WEL) Now there are many members, yet only one body. 21 But the eye can’t say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” or the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 No, those parts of the body which seem to be weaker are much…
1 Corinthians 11:31-34 (WEL) For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are being disciplined by the Lord so that we won’t be condemned with the world. 33 Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 34 And if…
Chapter Summary from Matthew Henry: In this chapter the apostle, 1. Blames them for their indulgence in the case of the incestuous person, and orders him to be excommunicated, and delivered to Satan (1Co 5:1-6). 2 He exhorts them to Christian purity, by purging out the old leaven (1Co 5:7, 1Co 5:8). And, 3.…
Chapter summary: Joseph Benson: “In this chapter, (1) The apostle reproves the Corinthians for their carnality and contentions about ministers, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4. (2) Shows the absurdity of such contentions, since ministers were but mere instruments in God’s hands, who could do nothing effectual toward the salvation of mankind without his aid, and who…
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (MSB) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. The Bible is the standard for truth whether it be what to believe (doctrine/instruction), for conviction…
Mark 11:12-14 (NKJV) The Fig Tree Withered (Matt. 21:18, 19) 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found…
With God All Things Are Possible (Matt. 19:23–30; Luke 18:24–30 ) (Mark 10:23-31 NKJV) (23) Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” (24) And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to…
(Mark 9:49-50 NKJV) (49) “For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. (50) “Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.” V49 “For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and…
Mark 8:34-38 (NKJV) Take Up the Cross and Follow Him (Matt. 16:24–27; Luke 9:23–26) 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to…
Mark 6:45-52 (NKJV) Jesus Walks on the Sea (Matt. 14:22–33; John 6:15–21) Crisis the disciples have 45 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the…