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3761 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 974.4 (Matthew Henry)
… his choice of the eleven as his apostles, and commissioned them to go into all the world, to preach his gospel to every creature. Only he that is a true Christian …
3762 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 989.5 (Matthew Henry)
… Father's choice, and temples of the Holy Ghost! This springs from pride, self-preference, and ignorance of a man's own heart. The mercy and grace of our God in …
3763 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 990.2 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of their object, are foolish; but in their activity, and perseverance, they are often wiser than believers. The unjust steward is not set before us …
3764 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1064.5 (Matthew Henry)
… sovereign choice and regenerating grace of God, that they were in Jesus Christ by faith. He is made of God to us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption …
3765 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1070.6 (Matthew Henry)
… our choice of relations, and change of conditions, we should always be guided by the fear of God, and the laws of God, and act in dependence on the providence of …
3766 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1099.3 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of them in Christ, before the foundation of the world, that they should be made holy by separation from sin, being set apart to God, and sanctified …
3767 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1145.5 (Matthew Henry)
… his choice when ripe for judgment and enjoyment, able to know what he did, and why he did it. It is needful for persons to be seriously religious; to despise the …
3768 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1169.4 (Matthew Henry)
… by choice, they may look for comfort in meditation and secret duties, from the influences of the Spirit; and by hearing the voice and contemplating the glory …
3769 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 3.29 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice, and mutual helpfulness is the constant care and endeavour, 1 Corinthians 7:33, 7:34. (4.) Family-society, if it is agreeable, is a redress sufficient for …
3770 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 3.34 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of this relation, which is so near and so lasting. That had need be well done which is to be done for life. 4. See how firm the bond of marriage is, not to …
3771 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 4.31 (Matthew Henry)
… worldling’s choice, whose character it is that he pants after the dust of the earth ! Amos 2:7. These choose their own delusions, and so shall their doom be. (2.) He …
3772 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 5.8 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of his offering: not the lame, nor the lean, nor the refuse, but the firstlings of the flock —the best he had, and the fat thereof —the best of those best …
3773 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 5.33 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice of sinners; and so shall their doom be, to their eternal confusion.
3774 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 5.36 (Matthew Henry)
… Cain’s choice, after he had forsaken God; he pitched upon a settlement in this world, as his rest for ever. Those who looked for the heavenly city chose, while …
3775 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 6.14 (Matthew Henry)
… his choice, will persevere to the end, and walk with God while he lives, as one that hopes to live for ever with him, Psalms 104:33 .
3776 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 7.3 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice which their own corrupt affections made: they took all that they chose, without advice and consideration. But, (3.) That which proved of such bad consequence …
3777 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 12.25 (Matthew Henry)
… God’s choices, the last are often first and the first last. We have, 2. Some account of his brethren. (1.) Nahor, out of whose family both Isaac and Jacob had their wives …
3778 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.13 (Matthew Henry)
… his choice, and offers to take up with his leavings: If thou wilt take the left hand, I will go to the right. There was all the reason in the world that Abram should …
3779 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.14 (Matthew Henry)
… the choice, without compliment he accepted it, and made his election. Passion and selfishness make men rude. Now, in the choice which Lot made, we may observe …
3780 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.15 (Matthew Henry)
… , Sensual choices are sinful choices, and seldom speed well. Those who in choosing relations, callings, dwellings, or settlements are guided and governed by …