Shall preserve it (ζωογονησε αυτην). Or save it alive. Here only in the N.T. except 1 Timothy 6:13;[Reference Acts 7:1…

Whosoever shall seek to save his life.—The better manuscripts give a word which is translated elsewhere as “purchase” ([R…

St. Ambrose of Milan: Because good people must, on account of the wicked, be severely troubled in this world so that they ma…

The sudden coming of the Son of Man leaves no time even for a quick gathering of possessions from one’s home. This theme of imminency blends into a…

Whoever shall seek to save his life
By fleeing to some strong hold, or by continuing in the metropolis, and stronges…

The kingdom of God was among the Jews, or rather within some of them. It was a spiritual kingdom, established in the heart by the power of Divine g…