You have probably heard this one: When is a door not a door? The answer–When it’s ajar. Corny, I know but it reminds me how we say one thing while meaning another. And then, there’s this one: If you call a dog’s tail a leg, how many legs does it have? Five? Well, no, only […]
Matthew 6:2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Context: Matthew 6:1 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order […]
Romans 5:19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Context: Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, wea have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:18 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all […]
James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Context: James 5:12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not […]
Isaiah 40:30-31 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Context: Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, […]