WikiBiblica - A Public Commentary on the Bible

A Public Commentary on the Bible

WikiBiblica is an experiment in collaborative commentary on the Bible. It's a conversation about the most important book in the world.

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Jonathan Aquino commented on Jonathan Aquino's photo 'Pieta'

Yes, this sculpture is breathtaking.

September 3, 2009

Jonathan Aquino left a comment for Rick Rosinski

August 30, 2009

Rick Rosinski is now a member of WikiBiblica

Welcome Them!

August 29, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Mark 6'

6:30–34 Fulfilling the prophecy of Jeremiah 23:5, Jesus is the “just branch”, the good shepherd that God has raised up to care for Israel. We also see the importance of rest and leisure, when Jesus tells his disciples to “Come apart into a desert p…

July 19, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Ephesians 2'

2:13–18 Christ “reconcile[s] both [Gentiles and Jews] to God…by the cross”. We are grateful to Jesus Christ for giving people access “in one Spirit to the Father”, especially through the Eucharist.

July 19, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Jeremias 23'

23:1–6 Prophecy of a wonderful future, in which a king “shall execute judgment and justice”—a prophecy of Christ. By him, God’s people will “be saved” and “shall dwell confidently”. With joy we look forward to this future day of security, and in th…

July 18, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Mark 6'

6:7–12. Jesus sends out his disciples “two by two”. Interestingly, he tells them to “take nothing for the way, but a staff only”—not even a change of clothes. What a contrast with the many things that one thinks one needs in order to survive today.…

July 11, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Ephesians 1'

1:3–10 is read during the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Paul lists the many blessings that God bestows on his people. Among those listed is the “remission of sins”. We can take comfort in the fact that our sins are forgiven (especially through the S…

July 11, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Amos 7'

7:12–15 is read during the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time. When admonished to “prophesy again no more”, Amos replies that he is not a “prophet” but a “herdsman” given words that “the Lord said”. As laypeople, we are inspired by Amos’s courage to do l…

July 11, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Mark 6'

6:1–6 Jesus enters Nazareth, but is rejected by his people. Because of “their unbelief”, he “could not do any miracles there”. God does not force himself upon the world; he will not—indeed, it would seem that he cannot—heal without the faith of the…

July 4, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion '2 Corinthians 12'

12:7–10 Here Paul discloses that he has been suffering some illness, and he provides valuable words that can be applied to anyone who is suffering. It keeps him humble, “lest the greatness of the revelations should exalt me”. To deal with his suffer…

July 4, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Ezechiel 2'

2:2–5 is read on the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Here we learn that when God’s people are “rebellious”, God sends them “a prophet”. Let us be thankful to God that he does not give up on mankind when we rebel, but sends us prophets and does whatev…

July 4, 2009

Amy Lynn Knapp replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Job 38'

Wonderful news Jon!

June 28, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Mark 5'

5:21–43 “Do not fear, only believe.” This is the attitude we should take in desperate circumstances. Fear is to be replaced with complete trust in God, that he will bring about good.

June 28, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion '2 Corinthians 8'

8:7, 9, 13–15 “as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want” (RSV). Here Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to donate money to the poorer churches. We are reminded that we are called not only to “faith” and…

June 28, 2009

Jonathan Aquino replied to Jonathan Aquino's discussion 'Wisdom 2'

2:23–24 “God created man for incorruption and made him in the image of his own eternity, but through the devil’s envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it.” (RSV). God desires good for man, intends eternal life fo…

June 27, 2009

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Welcome to WikiBiblica – the biblical commentary that anyone can contribute to. We started this site because, as Mortimer Adler put it, "Autodidacts who read, year after year, the great books of history, philosophy, and poetry, and discuss them with their peers, are on the road to becoming generally educated persons before they die, and to have lives that are enriched by a lifetime of learning." Let's read this Great Book together and discuss our insights and findings.

This website is in the form of a commentary. The complete text of the Old and New Testaments is here. Click any book or chapter, and you will be able to leave a comment on it, as well as read comments left by your peers. If you have a feed reader like Google Reader, you can subscribe to the RSS feed to be notified when people add comments.

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Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Apocalypse

See also the index of all chapters and the tips.

The Bible translation on this site is the Douay-Rheims, Challoner Revision.