Archive for January 2018
Proverbs 11:17 Mercy or cruelty_
The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. Proverbs 11:17 NASB I love the irony; being merciful compassion or forbearance offered to another for their benefit, yet Solomon says it actually helps the one offering it. The same affect also applies to the cruel man — causing someone pain is…
Read MoreProverbs 11:16 Honor or riches_
A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches. Proverbs 11:16 NKJV The second part of the proverb is translated various ways: “diligent men” (Rotherham), “violent men” (NAS), “strong men” (KJV). The Hebrew word means: mighty, oppressor, in great power, strong, terrible, violent and usually applied in a negative context. Both graciousness and ruthlessness…
Read MoreJohn 4:14 His abiding presence_
And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 NASB But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him…
Read MoreJohn 5:20 The Father loves the son_
For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. John 5:20 NIV Rotherham’s literal translation adds “The Father dearly loves the Son…” As I read my way through the book of John, one thing is…
Read MoreJohn 5:19 The son’s objective_
Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. John 5:19 NKJV Rotherham translates verse 19 saying, “the Son cannot be doing of himself a single…
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