c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).1. His own danger in going into Judea, v. 7-10. (1.) Here is the notice which Christ gave his disciples of his purpose to go into Judea towards Jerusalem. His disciples were the men of his counsel, and to them he saith ( v. 7 ), " Let us go into Judea again, though those of Judea are unworthy of such a favour."Roman governors were not commonly so scrupulous, and Pilate was not above the average: a vague superstitious dread was perhaps his strongest motive. Thrice in the course of these attempts does he pronounce Jesus innocent (John 18:39, John 19:4; John 19:6). Take ye, &c.] Literally, Take him yourselves, and according to your law judge Him ...May 3, 2024 · Verses 1-9. John 18:1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Our Lord could not cross that “brook Cedron” without being reminded of the time when David went that way in the hour of his sorrow, though he knew that he had to ...Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ... (Comp. Note on John 18:3.) A fire of coals. —In the Greek this phrase is expressed by one word which occurs again in the ... Which may easily be resolved. It was now about three of the clock in the morning, and we know that in summer (the spring especially) nights are cold; besides that in those ...An Online Bible Commentary. You Can Understand. Welcome to BibleRef.com, the free online Bible study site. Our goal is to provide easy-to-understand discussion of the Scriptures, without relying on jargon or slogans. Here, you can find book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, and verse-by-verse commentary on the entire Bible (eventually).1 The Pharisees heard the news that many people were joining Jesus' group of disciples. They heard that Jesus was baptizing more disciples than John was baptizing. 2 But really Jesus himself did not baptize anyone. It was only Jesus' disciples who baptized people. 3 Jesus discovered what the Pharisees were thinking, so he left Judea.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.Nevertheless … shows that this reference to the Holy Spirit ( John 16:7-15) follows naturally the situation of sorrow and depression of the apostles. The departure of the Lord would not be the total disaster they were thinking of, but was a …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.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.Jesus – the *Word who has always existed 1:1-5. v1 When the world began, the *Word …A free Bible Version and Commentary on Paul's Letter to the Philippians in EasyEnglish. ... (John 15:5). It is only this fruit that brings honour and praise to God. The results of the fact that Paul is in prison 1:12-14. v12 Now, the things that have happened to me have helped the *gospel to advance. And I want you Christian brothers and ...John 3 Jesus and Nicodemus 1 There was a Pharisee called Nicodemus. He was one of the Jewish leaders. 2 He came to speak with Jesus at night. He said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, we know that God has sent you to us. We have seen the miracles that you are doing. Nobody could do these things unless God was with him.’ 3 Jesus replied, ‘I tell you ...What Psalm 45 means. Verse 1: Students think that the person that wrote the psalm said this. Although it is part of the psalm, it is not about the king and *queen. ("Like" is another word for "as".) It tells us that he says things (with his *tongue) as easily as other people write things (with a pen).These short commentaries are based on Level A EasyEnglish (about 1200 word vocabulary) by Gordon Churchyard. Book 1 (Psalms 1 - 41) » Psalms 1-41 in one file [or download in RTF format] Psalm 1: The Two Ways [or download in RTF format]1. (1-4) Jesus teaches and is interrupted. And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them.1. (1) Fear not, knowing you belong to the LORD. But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.". a. Says the LORD, who created you…and He who formed you: God speaks to His people as their Creator.Among his many philosophies, John Locke is most known for his belief in religious freedom and tolerance. Locke was an English philosopher who is considered an important figure in e...A web page that provides a simple and clear explanation of the *gospel of John, written by Les Painter. It covers the author, the purpose, the contents and the main themes of John's *gospel, with references to the original text and a word list.Jhn 18:1-12. The hour was now come that the captain of our salvation, who was to be made perfect by sufferings, should engage the enemy. We have here his entrance upon the encounter. The day of recompence is in his heart, and the year of his redeemed is come, and his own arm works the salvation, for he has no second.God is in control. He can even use people who do not know him. The Book of Daniel is in two parts. In the first 6 chapters, we read about Daniel and his friends. They were loyal to God. In the other 6 chapters, we read about Daniel’s dreams. God sent him messages in …Verses 1-9. John 18:1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Our Lord could not cross that “brook Cedron” without being reminded of the time when David went that way in the hour of his sorrow, though he knew that he had …So you will never believe what I say.'. John 5 Jesus makes a man able to walk 1 Some time after that, Jesus went to Jerusalem, because it was time for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 There is a pool near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem. Its name in the Jewish language is Bethesda. Round the pool, there is a building with five places that have a ...John 1:1-2. In the beginning — Namely, of the creation, (for the evangelist evidently refers to the first word of the book of Genesis, בראשׁית, bereshith, rendered by the LXX. εν αρχη, the expression here used,) was the Word — That is, The Word existed at the beginning of the creation, and consequently from eternity. He was when all things began to be; whatsoever had a beginning.John 17:16 - John 17:19 give the final petition for the immediate circle of disciples, with its grounds. The position of alienation from the world, in which the disciples stand by reason of their assimilation to Jesus, is repeated here. It was the reason for the former prayer, 'keep'; it is the reason for the new petition, 'sanctify.'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.2. ( 1 John 2:1b-2) Help for the sinner and the restoration of fellowship. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. a. We have an Advocate: God's desire is that you may not sin.CHAPTER 18. John 18:1-13 . BETRAYAL AND APPREHENSION OF JESUS. 1-3. over the brook Kedron --a deep, dark ravine, to the northeast of Jerusalem, through which flowed this small storm brook or winter torrent, and which in summer is dried up. where was a garden --at the foot of the Mount of Olives, "called Gethsemane; that is, olive press ...1. Psalm 25:1 - 7: David prays that God will not remember his sins and that God will be his guide. David also asks God for help against his enemies. 2. Psalm 25:8 - 14: David tells us about God. Because God is like this, he will answer David, and give him help. 3.I 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.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 ...Read 3 John commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Study the bible online using commentary on 3 John and more!... Our biggest sale! 50% off your PLUS subscription.In today’s fast-paced digital age, more and more people are turning to online resources to deepen their understanding of the Bible and enhance their spiritual journey. One of the k...John 12:1-19 * Jesus Always Knows What Time It Is. From the moment Jesus was born, a prophetic clock was ticking in his head. In order fulfill prophecy, certain matters needed to be taken care of, and in the last…. John.Verse 5. The first words are similar to those in Isaiah 43:1 and 49:1. But here Isaiah adds that the *Lord provides him with the necessary help. Verse 6. The *Lord has an even greater task for Isaiah. He is to tell all nations that the *Lord can rescue every person from the result of an evil life.These short commentaries are based on Level A EasyEnglish (about 1200 word vocabulary) by Gordon Churchyard. Book 1 (Psalms 1 - 41) » Psalms 1-41 in one file [or download in RTF format] Psalm 1: The Two Ways [or download in RTF format]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 ...No one has ever seen God. But the *Lord Jesus came to show us what God is like (John 1:18). We can know God by the *Lord Jesus but we cannot see him. The *Lord Jesus will come. And then, he will change all those who belong to him. They will see him as he is. So he will make them to be like him (1 John 3:2). Those who believe shall see God in ...A letter to a Christian friend (3 John) John's third letter (EasyEnglish Bible) Encourage those who do good work (3 John) A Commentary by Ian Mackervoy Life That Never Ends (1, 2 and 3 John) A translation for Bible translators by Leslie and Kitty Pride A Semantically Analysed Text is a Bible Version that makes implicit information explicitSome people say that Jeremiah did. He lived just before Jerusalem's enemies overcame the city. 2 Kings 24:18-25:30 is the same as Jeremiah chapter 52. There is nothing about Jeremiah in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings. However, Jeremiah went to Egypt. 2 Kings ends with the events in Babylon.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 …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.Audio for Isaiah 11: A. The character of the King. 1. (1) A stem sprouts forth from the stump of Jesse. And a Branch shall grow out of his roots. a. There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse: Isaiah 10:33-34 left with the idea of the LORD chopping down the proud as if they were mighty trees.1 John 3:16-24 - How to Love Your Brother. A. The destiny of our relationship with God. 1. (1) The glory of God's love. Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. a.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.John 15. It is generally agreed that Christ's discourse in this and the next chapter was at the close of the last supper, the night in which he was betrayed, and it is a continued discourse, not interrupted as that in the foregoing chapter was; and what he chooses to discourse of is very pertinent to the present sad occasion of a farewell ...John 12:1-19 * Jesus Always Knows What Time It Is. From the moment Jesus was born, a prophetic clock was ticking in his head. In order fulfill prophecy, certain matters needed to be taken care of, and in the last…. John.A free Bible Commentary on the Letter of James in Easy English. What *faith should do. An EasyEnglish Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the letter of James ... He was the brother of the *apostle John. He was one of the first to believe in the *Lord Jesus and he was one of the *apostles. ... Good gifts come from God 1:16-18. Hearing and doing ...What Psalm 118 means. Verses 1 - 4 tell everybody to thank the *LORD, because he is good. In verse 2, "Israel" means all the people that live in the land of Israel. In verse 3, "the house of Aaron" means the *priests and levites of Israel. *Priests were special servants of God who worked in the *temple at Jerusalem.1. (1-4) Pilate hopes to satisfy the mob by having Jesus whipped and mocked. So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!".Exodus chapters 1-18 - Free Bible Commentary in easy English. Exodus: Israel becomes a nation. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking. Words in boxes are from the Bible. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. About the Book of Exodus. Exodus is one of the first 5 books of the *Old Testament.Psalm 69: Verses 5 - 12. v5 You, God, know that I am a fool. I cannot hide my *sin from you. v6 Master, do not let the people that put their hope in you. be ashamed because of me. You are the *LORD of the armies (of *heaven). Do not let the people that follow you. be ashamed because of me. You are the God of Israel.CHAPTER 18. John 18:1-13 . BETRAYAL AND APPREHENSION OF JESUS. 1-3. over the brook Kedron --a deep, dark ravine, to the northeast of Jerusalem, through which flowed this small storm brook or winter torrent, and which in summer is dried up. where was a garden --at the foot of the Mount of Olives, "called Gethsemane; that is, olive press ...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 12:1-19 * Jesus Always Knows What Time It Is. From the moment Jesus was born, a prophetic clock was ticking in his head. In order fulfill prophecy, certain matters needed to be taken care of, and in the last…. John.not for the world--for they had been given Him "out of the world" ( John 17:6 ), and had been already transformed into the very opposite of it. The things sought for them, indeed, are applicable only to such. 10. all mine are thine, and thine are mine --literally, "All My things are Thine and Thy things are Mine."John 18. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New ...not for the world--for they had been given Him "out of the world" ( John 17:6 ), and had been already transformed into the very opposite of it. The things sought for them, indeed, are applicable only to such. 10. all mine are thine, and thine are mine --literally, "All My things are Thine and Thy things are Mine."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.Luke 9. Luke 8 The women that helped Jesus 1 After this, Jesus went to visit many towns and villages. He told people the good news about the kingdom of God. The 12 disciples were travelling with him. 2 Some women also went with them. These women had been ill, but Jesus had made them well again. One of the women was Mary from Magdala.b. Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you: Jesus responded to their willful misunderstanding by speaking even more boldly, amplifying the point made at John 6:51 - His " flesh " was His laid-down life. i. Bread of life is a metaphor. Bread from heaven is a metaphor.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 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 …So Pilate goes out to Jesus' accusers and declares Jesus innocent (John 18:38-40). Pilate has found a legal loophole to release Jesus — the custom of setting someone free at Passover. But Jesus' accusers ask for Barabbas, a violent revolutionary. Not ready to crucify Jesus, Pilate has him flogged (John 19:1). In the process of torturing ...A free Bible Version and Commentary on the book of Proverbs in EasyEnglish. Proverbs Bible Study Commentary ... When you learned English, you started with easy words. When you learn any subject, you must start with easy lessons. ... (Romans 1:18) 'God's anger is against the people who do not obey God.' (Ephesians 5:6) God is angry, but he ...1. (1) A river flowing from the throne of God. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. a. A pure river of water of life: Through the Old Testament, prophets used the picture of a river as a powerful expression of richness, provision, and peace ( Isaiah 48:18, Zechariah ...John Trapp writes of drinking "all the three outs" - "That is, ale out of the pot, money out of the purse, and wit out of the head." (Trapp's commentary on Galatians 5:21) ii. We should listen to what Proverbs tells us about drunkenness in passages such as Proverbs 20:1 and 23:29-33. iii.John 16. John 18. John 17 Jesus prays for himself 1 After Jesus said this, he looked up to heaven. He said, 'Father, the time has now arrived. Show everyone how great your Son is. So then I, the Son, can show how great you are. 2 You gave me authority over all people. You did this so that I could give people life for ever.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.John 19. 1 Then Pilate told the soldiers to take Jesus outside. He told them to hit Jesus many times with a whip. 2 The soldiers used some branches with thorns to make a crown for Jesus. They put it on his head. Then put a dark red coat on him too. They did all this as if he was a king. 3 They came to him many times and they were saying to him ...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 ).Verse 1 *Sins make people become slaves. *Jerusalem’s people have not obeyed God. But God made *Jerusalem great in the past. And he knows how to make it weak. Compare with Isaiah 47:8-11 and Revelation 18:7-8. v2 *Jerusalem is like a woman. This woman weeps in the night and there are tears on her cheeks.So Pilate goes out to Jesus' accusers and declares Jesus innocent (John 18:38-40). Pilate has found a legal loophole to release Jesus — the custom of setting someone free at Passover. But Jesus' accusers ask for Barabbas, a violent revolutionary. Not ready to crucify Jesus, Pilate has him flogged (John 19:1). In the process of torturing ...What we know about Titus. Titus was a *Gentile Christian (Galatians 2:3). Titus had probably become a Christian when Paul taught the good news about Jesus Christ. So Paul described Titus as his ‘true son’ (1:4). Paul described Titus as a partner and a worker with him (2 Corinthians 8:23). 1 Titus went to Jerusalem with Paul.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. See more. Read the Scripture: John 18:1 - 19:3. YoHebrews 12 Be strong as servants of God 1 So we have learne Some people say that Jeremiah did. He lived just before Jerusalem’s enemies overcame the city. 2 Kings 24:18-25:30 is the same as Jeremiah chapter 52. There is nothing about Jeremiah in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings. However, Jeremiah went to Egypt. 2 Kings ends with the events in Babylon.So you will never believe what I say.’. John 5 Jesus makes a man able to walk 1 Some time after that, Jesus went to Jerusalem, because it was time for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 There is a pool near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem. Its name in the Jewish language is Bethesda. Round the pool, there is a building with five places that have a ... 1 John 4. 1 John 3 We are God's children 1 Think abou 16:1-4 "I have spoken these things to you in case you should be caused to stumble in the way. They will excommunicate you from the synagogue. Yes, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think that he is rendering a service to God; and they will do these things because they did not recognize the Father or me. There are various English translations of this word: 1)...
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