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Why are some details of the gospel accounts of the inscription on the cross different in Matthew 27:37 (cf. Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19)?

Matthew 27:37

November 19 2019 3 Answers

How do you reconcile verses that say God does NOT regret/repent (Numbers 23:19, 1 Samuel 15:29), with verses that indicate God DOES at times regret/repent (Genesis 6:6, 1 Samuel 15:11, 35)?

Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Genesis 6:6; 1 Samuel 15:11,35

2 Votes December 28 2013 2 Answers

Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)

22 “If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely[e] but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever...

November 10 2018 2 Answers

How should we react to corrupt government? (Psalm 94:20-23)

Psalms 94:22

20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— a throne that brings on misery by its decrees? 21 The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the...

September 04 2020 2 Answers

Luke 9:50—Did Jesus contradict Himself when He referred to those who are for Him (cf. Luke 11:23)?

Luke 9:49 - 50

In Luke 9:50, Jesus says that “he who is not against us is for us.” Yet in Luke 11:23 Jesus says that “He who is not with Me is against Me.” Which position...

September 25 2021 2 Answers

Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)

22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his...

December 22 2018 2 Answers

What does the Bible say about the future resurrections?

What does it say about the resurrection of the just (Luke 14:14; John 5:28-29)? And what does it say about the resurrection of the unjust (Rev. 20:11-15)?

March 26 2020 1 Answer

Where were the demoniacs healed? Matthew 8:28-34 (cf. Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)

Matthew 8:28 - 34

Matthew says that the place where the healing took place was the country of the Gadarenes. But Mark and Luke say it was in the country of the Gerasenes....

May 27 2023 2 Answers

Is God's instructions for priestly attire in Exodus 28 applicable to us today? We are much more casual in our attire nowadays.

Exodus 28:1 - 43

[Moderator note: See also What was the significance of priestly garments?]

6 Votes December 18 2013

What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?

John 21:18

I need to know what John 1:28 symbolizes, and what it actually means.

7 Votes February 23 2015 4 Answers

Did Eli correct his sons or not? (1 Samuel 3:13)

1 Samuel 3:1 - 21

This text informs us that Eli’s sons “made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them.” However, in the previous chapter, Eli rebuked his sons for their...

March 01 2022 2 Answers

Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?

John 14:1 - 4

John 14:23 and John 14:1-4-the words abode and mansion/house are actually the noun form of "abide" in John 15 etc.

2 Votes March 06 2014 4 Answers

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?

23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart,...

2 Votes November 14 2021 6 Answers

Do Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10-11 mean that all people will be saved?

Isaiah 45:23 (NASB) "I have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow,...

October 16 2023 1 Answer

What kinds of fruit (besides those mentioned in Galatians 5) does the Holy Spirit produce in the life of the Christian, if any?

Galatians 5:19 - 22

I know Galatians 5:22-23 list the fruit of the Spirit, but are there other verses dealing with this subject?

April 26 2020 4 Answers

Is "a table" that the Lord prepares a symbol of something else in Psalm 23:5? If so, what?

Psalms 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

April 23 2020 2 Answers

Why would the shepherd in Psalm 23:5 anoint the sheep's head with oil?

Psalms 23:5

“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”

May 09 2020 3 Answers

Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"

September 25 2014 4 Answers

Where is the prophecy about Matthew 2:23, "So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said, 'He will be called a Nazarene'"?

Matthew 2:23

Matthew addresses this as a spoken prophecy but had missed who did prophesy.

November 05 2013 1 Answer

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

1 Peter 1:22 - 25

22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have...

November 23 2019 5 Answers

What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?

Luke 11:8

It's confusing to know how to pray. Luke 11:8 seems to say we should keep praying until we receive an answer, but then I've heard we should not doubt and...

1 Vote September 10 2017 2 Answers

What is God's Word?

Can someone give me a summary? Ps 33:4; Jn 17:17 2Sa 22:31 ppp Ps 18:30; Pr 30:5 1Kings 8:56; III Kings 10:10 Ps 103:20 Ps 119:89,152; Isa 40:8; 1Pet. 1:25...

1 Vote January 21 2020 4 Answers

Was Jesus referring to his appearance post resurrection in Matthew 10:23?

Matthew 10:23

What was Jesus referring to specifically regarding "before the son of man comes"? i have often wondered. Was he referring to his appearance post...

November 06 2013 2 Answers

What does the difference of quantity of the fruit mean in Matthew 13:23?

Matthew 13:23

In this passage, there are different degrees of quantity in the fruit. What does this difference mean? Depth of understanding of the Word of God or depth of...

1 Vote May 27 2016

How does God prove himself holy? (Ezekiel 28:25)

Ezekiel 28:25

NIRV The Lord and King says, “I will gather the people of Israel together from the nations where they have been scattered. That will prove that I am holy. I...

August 22 2019 2 Answers

Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?

Acts 16:6 - 10

Acts 16:6 especially. My problem is this: Jesus commanded His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19) and to be witnesses to “the end...

1 Vote May 30 2021 1 Answer

What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119?

Psalms 119:1 - 176

In other words, what does God's Word accomplish? Psalm 119: 1-2, 9, 11, 24, 28-29, 37-38, 41-42, 45-46, 49-50, 62, 67, 70, 98-100, 103, 105, 111, 114, 116,...

July 08 2020 2 Answers

Why use a symbol of work and slavery to picture rest? (Matthew 11:29)

Matthew 11:29

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in...

September 04 2020 3 Answers

Isn’t this like the modern health-and-wealth gospel? (Deut. 28:1-68)

Deuteronomy 28:13

God will make you the head, not the tail; you’ll always be the top dog, never the underdog, as you obediently listen to and diligently keep the commands of...

May 02 2021 1 Answer

Can God’s voice be heard? (John 5:37)

John 5:30 - 47

Jesus declared to the Jews, “You have neither heard His [God’s] voice at any time, nor seen His form.” Yet the voice of God was heard many times in the OT...

March 01 2022 1 Answer

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