7 I will proclaim the Lord's decree: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have become your father.
7 I will declare the decree:
7 I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
7 Let me tell you what God said next. He said, "You're my son, And today is your birthday.
7 "I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
7 The king proclaims the Lord 's decree: "The Lord said to me, 'You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
7 Then I said, "Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me:
7 So I answered, "I'm coming. I read in your letter what you wrote about me,
7 Then I said, "Behold, I come; In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
7 Then I said, "Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures:
(Read Psalm 40:6-10)
The psalmist foretells that work of wonder, redemption by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Substance must come, which is Christ, who must bring that glory to God, and that grace to man, which it was impossible the sacrifices should ever do. Observe the setting apart of our Lord Jesus to the work and office of Mediator. In the volume, or roll, of the book it was written of him. In the close rolls of the Divine decrees and counsel, the covenant of redemption was recorded. Also, in all the volumes of the Old Testament something was written of him, John 19:28. Now the purchase of our salvation is made, the proclamation is sent forth, calling us to come and accept it. It was preached freely and openly. Whoever undertook to preach the gospel of Christ, would be under great temptation to conceal it; but Christ, and those he calls to that work, are carried on in it. May we believe his testimony, trust his promise, and submit to his authority.
34 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
34 Jesus said, "The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One who sent me, finishing the work he started.
34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.
34 Then Jesus explained: "My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.
(Read John 4:27-42)
The disciples wondered that Christ talked thus with a Samaritan. Yet they knew it was for some good reason, and for some good end. Thus when particular difficulties occur in the word and providence of God, it is good to satisfy ourselves that all is well that Jesus Christ says and does. Two things affected the woman. The extent of his knowledge. Christ knows all the thoughts, words, and actions, of all the children of men. And the power of his word. He told her secret sins with power. She fastened upon that part of Christ's discourse, many would think she would have been most shy of repeating; but the knowledge of Christ, into which we are led by conviction of sin, is most likely to be sound and saving. They came to him: those who would know Christ, must meet him where he records his name. Our Master has left us an example, that we may learn to do the will of God as he did; with diligence, as those that make a business of it; with delight and pleasure in it. Christ compares his work to harvest-work. The harvest is appointed and looked for before it comes; so was the gospel. Harvest-time is busy time; all must be then at work. Harvest-time is a short time, and harvest-work must be done then, or not at all; so the time of the gospel is a season, which if once past, cannot be recalled. God sometimes uses very weak and unlikely instruments for beginning and carrying on a good work. Our Saviour, by teaching one poor woman, spread knowledge to a whole town. Blessed are those who are not offended at Christ. Those taught of God, are truly desirous to learn more. It adds much to the praise of our love to Christ and his word, if it conquers prejudices. Their faith grew. In the matter of it: they believed him to be the Saviour, not only of the Jews but of the world. In the certainty of it: we know that this is indeed the Christ. And in the ground of it, for we have heard him ourselves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 2:7
Commentary on Psalm 2:7-9
(Read Psalm 2:7-9)
The kingdom of the Messiah is founded upon an eternal decree of God the Father. This our Lord Jesus often referred to, as what he governed himself by. God hath said unto him, Thou art my Son, and it becomes each of us to say to him, Thou art my Lord, my Sovereign'. The Son, in asking the heathen for his inheritance, desires their happiness in him; so that he pleads for them, ever lives to do so, and is able to save to the uttermost, and he shall have multitudes of willing, loyal subjects, among them. Christians are the possession of the Lord Jesus; they are to him for a name and a praise. God the Father gives them to him, when, by his Spirit and grace, he works upon them to submit to the Lord Jesus.