Bible Verses Explained
Discover the real meaning of popular Bible verses and phrases. Learn the background of the verses as you read them in their context. Deepen your understanding with the help of explanatory footnotes and cross-references.
Matthew 6:33 Explained—“Seek First the Kingdom of God”
Did Jesus mean that Christians do not need to work for a living?
Matthew 6:34 Explained—“Do Not Worry About Tomorrow”
Jesus did not mean that we should avoid planning for the future.
Matthew 11:28-30 Explained—“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”
Was Jesus offering immediate relief from all oppression and injustice?
Mark 1:15 Explained—“The Kingdom of God Is at Hand”
Did Jesus mean that the Kingdom had already begun ruling?
Mark 11:24 Explained—“Whatever You Ask in Prayer, Believe That You Have Received It”
How can Jesus’ advice on faith and prayer help us to overcome challenges today?
Luke 1:37 Explained—“For With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”
Nothing can prevent Almighty God from fulfilling what he promises. What does that mean for you?
Luke 2:14 Explained—“Peace on Earth to Everyone Who Pleases God”
What can these words mean for people today?
John 1:1 Explained—“In the Beginning Was the Word”
This scripture reveals details about the life of Jesus Christ before he came to earth as a human.
John 3:16 Explained—“For God So Loved the World”
How did Jehovah God show that he loves each of us and wants us to live forever?
John 14:6 Explained—“I Am the Way and the Truth and the Life”
Why must a person who wants to worship Jehovah recognize the vital role of Jesus?
John 14:27 Explained—“Peace I Leave With You”
What kind of peace did Jesus leave, or give, his true followers? How can we receive it?
John 15:13 Explained—“Greater Love Has No One Than This”
How can Jesus’ followers imitate the love he showed?
John 16:33 Explained—“I Have Overcome the World”
How do Jesus’ words reassure his followers that they can succeed in pleasing God?