Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 continues the extended thanksgiving that Paul begins [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
For clear and responsible interpretation of a written work, it [...]
Commentary on Philippians 4:1-9
The beautiful, poetic language of Philippians 4:4-9 has become a [...]
Commentary on Philippians 3:4b-14
Today’s reading follows Paul’s heated condemnation of evangelists who had [...]
Commentary on Philippians 2:1-13
Most preachers consider preaching on Philippians 2 only when it [...]
Commentary on Philippians 1:21-30
How can joy flow directly through the same veins as [...]
Commentary on Romans 14:1-12
Hospitality is never easy when suspicion rules the day. Why would anyone want to visit [...]
Commentary on Romans 13:8-14
Paul’s letter to the Roman believers is saturated in the Scriptures of Israel—Torah, Prophets, and [...]
Commentary on Romans 12:9-21
“Love is (to be) unpretentious!” (hē agape anypokritos, Romans 12:9). This is the opening salvo [...]
Commentary on Romans 12:1-8
When Christ’s great emissary to the nations pivots from expounding the extraordinary good news message [...]