Bible commentaries are helpful tools that further explain and interpret Scripture for us.
We recommend only going to commentaries after doing some digging yourself. That's why you'll find the "Commentary" section at the end of our deep dive into each verse.
It can be tempting to run immediately to study notes (another form of commentary) or to commentaries themselves when reading a passage. We get it! We feel that same pull. But our desire is to help all of us grow in our ability to understand and even interpret Scripture on our ownwith the Holy Spirit in us as our guide.
After putting in the work, we double-check what reliable commentators and sources have to say. This can then change, improve, or affirm what we observed on our own.
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Jason and Kate
Marking all throughout my Bible provides me with constant examples and reminders of how absolutely miraculous the Word of God is. It is just one continuous, incredibly cohesive story.