Exodus 21:23–25 [23] But if there is harm, then you shall pay life for life, [24] eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, [25] burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. (ESV) This verse seems to come up when someone feels wronged or has been hurt, as there […]
Matthew 7:1 [1] “Judge not, that you be not judged. (ESV) This verse is probably one of the most well-known verses in the secular world. Why? Those who mishandle this verse often use it as a “shield for sin,” a barrier to keep others at bay, allowing them to justify living as they please without […]
1 Corinthians 10:13 [13] No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (ESV) God never promises that we’ll […]
Colossians 1:15 [15] He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. (ESV) I tackled this verse for two reasons. 1) When you are talking with Jehovah Witnesses, this verse is one that they misuse to deny that Jesus is God. Learning about this will hopefully give you some confidence to […]
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 [4] Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant [5] or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; [6] it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. [7] Love bears all things, believes all […]
Matthew 24:40–42 [40] Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left. [41] Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left. [42] Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. (ESV) This is one of […]
James 5:15 [15] And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (ESV) This verse is a difficult one. Doesn’t the text seem to imply that if we call the elders of the church to […]
Matthew 18:20 [20] For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (ESV) This is often incorrectly used to encourage other Christians to meet or to legitimize a small gathering or even to excuse regular church attendance. Used in the idea of “well at least we know Jesus is […]
Philippians 4:13 [13] I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (ESV) This verse shows up everywhere and is a favorite of professional athletes. Sadly, it is often taken out of context and the Word of God is being mishandled. How it is misused: It is most often used in the idea that […]