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3721 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 14.4 (Matthew Henry)
… our choices this principle should rule, That is best for us, which is best for our souls. Lot little considered the badness of the inhabitants. The men of Sodom …
3722 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 15.2 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice made by our lusts, should end to our comfort. They took Lot's goods; it is just with God to deprive us of enjoyments, by which we suffer ourselves to …
3723 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 25.4 (Matthew Henry)
… of choice, contrivance, or chance, are "appointed out" of God. This hinders not, but rather encourages the use of all proper means. They freely and cheerfully close …
3724 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 28.5 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of their own affections, rather than the Divine will, get themselves into perplexity. But he soon recovers, and confirms the blessing he had given …
3725 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 30.4 (Matthew Henry)
… . The choice of that relation ought to be made with good advice and thought on both sides. There is reason to believe that Laban's excuse was not true. His way …
3726 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 39.2 (Matthew Henry)
… his choice is of grace and not of merit, and that Christ came into the world to save sinners, even the chief. Also, that the worthiness of Christ is of himself, and …
3727 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 55.3 (Matthew Henry)
… makes choice of those as his messengers, who have the least of the advantages of art or nature, that his grace in them may appear the more glorious. Christ's …
3728 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 69.4 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of the persons admitted into such a trust. They should be men of good sense, that understood business, and that would not be daunted by frowns or clamours …
3729 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 127.2 (Matthew Henry)
… , of choice, absent themselves, may expect God's wrath for their sin. Be not deceived: God is not mocked.
3730 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 150.2 (Matthew Henry)
… this choice; the lust of the eye, and the pride of life. There was much amiss in the principle they went upon; they consulted their own private convenience more …
3731 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 167.3 (Matthew Henry)
… by choice, and are to us as our souls. But it is our duty to prefer God and religion, before the nearest and dearest friends we have in the world. We must not, to please …
3732 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 171.1 (Matthew Henry)
All sacrifices to be perfect, Idolaters must be slain. (1-7) Difficult controversies. (8-13) The choice of a king, His duties. (14-20)
3733 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 171.4 (Matthew Henry)
… , God's choice, if we can but know it, should direct, determine, and overrule ours. Laws are given for the prince that should be elected. He must carefully avoid …
3734 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 178.2 (Matthew Henry)
… wrong choice in marriage, has allotted to a Christian a trial instead of a help meet; he will from his heart prefer bearing the cross, to such relief as tends …
3735 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 194.4 (Matthew Henry)
… our choice, and let us choose accordingly. God shows the weight of a Divine curse; where it rests there is no getting from under it; for it brings ruin without …
3736 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 212.3 (Matthew Henry)
… their choice; but not as if it were indifferent whether they served God or not. Choose you whom ye will serve, now the matter is laid plainly before you. He resolves …
3737 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 226.2 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of a wife, is only guided by his eye, and governed by his fancy, must afterwards thank himself if he find a Philistine in his arms. Yet it was well done …
3738 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 234.3 (Matthew Henry)
… deliberate choice, and sit down first and count the cost, as it concerns those to do who make a profession of religion. And more desire "rest in the house of a husband …
3739 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 295.3 (Matthew Henry)
… choice. God, in like manner, puts us in the ready way to be happy, by assuring us we shall have what we need, and pray for. Solomon's making such a choice when …
3740 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 296.2 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by …