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5661 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1006.122 (Matthew Henry)
… general argument: The lusts of your father you will do, thelete poiein. (1.) “You do the devil’s lusts, the lusts which he would have you to fulfil; you gratify and …
5662 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.15 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument with himself to be diligent, though he had no opposition from within to struggle with; much more need have we to work upon our hearts these and the …
5663 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.63 (Matthew Henry)
… this argument of their observe, 1. How impertinently they allege, in defence of their enmity to Christ, that which none of his followers ever denied: We know …
5664 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.65 (Matthew Henry)
[1.] The poor man, finding that he had reason on his side, which they could not answer, grows more bold, and, in prosecution of his argument, is very close upon them.
5665 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.69 (Matthew Henry)
… . His argument may be reduced into form, somewhat like that of David, Psalms 66:18-66:20. The proposition in David’s argument is, If I regard iniquity in my heart …
5666 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.73 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument the more ( John 9:32 ): Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. This is to show either, [ a .] That it was …
5667 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.76 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument, they reflected upon his person: Thou wast altogether born in sin, and dost thou teach us ? They take that amiss which they had reason to take kindly …
5668 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1007.82 (Matthew Henry)
… by arguments who he was, but to these weak and foolish things of the world he chose to manifest himself, so as not to the wise and prudent. Christ here describes …
5669 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.50 (Matthew Henry)
… cogent arguments may not weigh down the most trifling objections, but scales may still hang even. [2.] It was an instance of their impudence and presumption …
5670 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.54 (Matthew Henry)
… powerful arguments used to convince them: “ You believed not; and again, You believed not. You still are what you always were, obstinate in your unbelief.” But the …
5671 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.62 (Matthew Henry)
… conclusive argument if the Son had not had the same almighty power with the Father, and consequently been one with him in essence and operation.
5672 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.72 (Matthew Henry)
VII. Christ’s reply to their accusation of him (for such their vindication of themselves was), and his making good those claims which they imputed to him as blasphemous ( John 10:34 ), where he proves himself to be no blasphemer, by two arguments:—
5673 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.73 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument taken from God’s word. He appeals to what was written in their law, that is, in the Old Testament; whoever opposes Christ, he is sure to have the scripture …
5674 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.75 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument goes further ( John 10:36 ): If magistrates were called Gods, because they were commissioned to administer justice in the nation, say you of him whom …
5675 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.76 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument taken from his own works, John 10:37, 10:38. In the former he only answered the charge of blasphemy by an argument ad hominem—turning a man’s own argument …
5676 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.77 (Matthew Henry)
… in arguments. None shall perish for the disbelief of that which was not proposed to them with sufficient motives of credibility, Infinite Wisdom itself …
5677 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1008.86 (Matthew Henry)
… sought arguments to induce them to close with him as much as those at Jerusalem sought objections against him. They said very judiciously, John did no miracle …
5678 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1010.84 (Matthew Henry)
… scripture arguments, by putting those things asunder which God in his word has put together, and opposing one truth under pretence of supporting another …
5679 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1010.117 (Matthew Henry)
… , every argument, every kind offer, will be produced as a testimony against those who slighted all he said. [2.] As the rule of their doom, they will condemn them; they …
5680 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1011.37 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument against this day’s temptation.