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5421 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.12 (Matthew Henry)
… double argument. [1.] We are men; and, as men, we are mortal creatures—we may die to-morrow, and are concerned to be found in peace. We are rational creatures, and should …
5422 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 17.6 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument with Abram to marry his maid; and he was prevailed upon by this argument to do it. Note, (1.) When our hearts are too much set upon any creature-comfort …
5423 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 19.22 (Matthew Henry)
1. Here is great faith; and it is the prayer of faith that is the prevailing prayer. His faith pleads with God, orders the cause, and fills his mouth with arguments. He acts faith especially upon the righteousness of God, and is very confident.
5424 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 19.25 (Matthew Henry)
… apostle’s argument, Romans 3:5, 3:6. Note, [1.] God is the Judge of all the earth; he gives charge to all, takes cognizance of all, and will pass sentence upon all. [2.] That …
5425 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 24.3 (Matthew Henry)
… . The argument he used with the children of Heth, which was this: “ I am a stranger and a sojourner with you, therefore I am unprovided, and must become a humble suitor …
5426 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 35.8 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument which was very cogent ( Genesis 34:23 ), Shall not their cattle and their substance be ours ? They observed that Jacob’s sons were industrious thriving …
5427 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 40.13 (Matthew Henry)
… . Three arguments Joseph urges upon himself. First, He considers who he was that was tempted. “ I; others may perhaps take their liberty, but I cannot. I that am an …
5428 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 45.9 (Matthew Henry)
… great argument he insisted upon was the insupportable grief it would be to his aged father if Benjamin should be left behind in servitude: His father loveth …
5429 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 55.18 (Matthew Henry)
… strongest arguments and fairest reasonings; yet our judgment is with the Lord. 4. Words are put into his mouth with which to address Pharaoh, Exodus 4:22, 4:23 …
5430 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 57.11 (Matthew Henry)
… baffled arguments, he shall be argued with no longer, but God gives him a charge, and Aaron with him, both to the children of Israel and to Pharaoh, Exodus 6:13. Note …
5431 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 61.9 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument for their repentance as the judgment itself; for by this it appeared that God is ready to forgive, and swift to show mercy. If he turn away a particular …
5432 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 71.29 (Matthew Henry)
… . Two arguments are here hinted against image-worship:—(1.) That thereby they would affront God, intimated in that, You shall not make with me gods. Though they pretended …
5433 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 83.14 (Matthew Henry)
… with arguments, not to move God, but to express his own faith and to excite his own fervency in prayer. He urges, (1.) God’s interest in them, the great things he had …
5434 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 84.11 (Matthew Henry)
… with arguments. What a value he expresses for God’s favour, what a concern for God’s glory and the welfare of Israel. How he pleads, and how he speeds.
5435 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 84.12 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument taken from God’s glory ( Exodus 33:16 ): “ Wherein shall it be known to the nations that have their eyes upon us that I and thy people (with whom my interests …
5436 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 101.9 (Matthew Henry)
… effectual arguments to quiet a gracious spirit under afflictions are those that are fetched from God’s glory; this silenced Aaron. It is true he is a loser …
5437 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 109.11 (Matthew Henry)
IV. Arguments against these and the like abominable wickednesses. He that has an indisputable right to command us, yet because he will deal with us as men, and …
5438 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 115.12 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument with magistrates to be jealous for his honour, and to punish those that blasphemed his name. If God took care for their comfort, they ought to take …
5439 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 116.13 (Matthew Henry)
… the arguments here used against extortion. (1.) God patronizes the poor: “ Fear thy God, who will reckon with thee for all injuries done to the poor: thou fearest …
5440 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 128.5 (Matthew Henry)
… what argument can be more powerful with us to take God’s people for our people than this, that God hath spoken good concerning them ? It is good having fellowship …