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Latest Commentaries

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James 4:11-17

James 4:11-17 rebukes believers who are critical, judgmental, or are putting themselves in God's position and acting sup...

James 4:6-10

James 4:6-10 answers the problem of self-seeking and friendship with the world. God gives us grace when we humble oursel...

James 4:1-5

James 4:1-5 explores the conflicts among believers. We all have our own personal agenda, our own desires, and when we ch...

1 Samuel 1:9-11

1 Samuel 1:9-11 shows that although Elkanah's family is feasting, Hannah is grieving, so she exits the celebration and g...

1 Samuel 1:6-8

In 1 Samuel 1:6-8 Peninnah, Elkanah's other wife, harasses Hannah habitually because she has no children. This demoraliz...

Ephesians 2:13-18

Ephesians 2:13-18 explains how Jesus Christ reconciled those who were formerly far off to God and to one another through...

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