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5741 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1065.1 (Matthew Henry)

… his argument in this chapter, and, I. Reminds the Corinthians of the plain manner wherein he delivered the gospel to them, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2:5. But yet, II. Shows …

5742 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1065.4 (Matthew Henry)

… and argument could add no weight to what came recommended by such authority. He was also among them in weakness and fear, and in much trembling; and yet his speech …

5743 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1065.5 (Matthew Henry)

… human arguments, lest it should be said that either rhetoric or logic had made them Christians. But, when nothing but Christ crucified was plainly preached …

5744 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1065.10 (Matthew Henry)

… double argument is drawn from these words in proof of the divinity of the Holy Ghost:—1. Omniscience is attributed to him: He searches all things, even the deep …

5745 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1066.10 (Matthew Henry)

… his argument and exhortation, founding it on his former allusion, You are God’s building, 1 Corinthians 3:9; and here, Know you not that you are the temple of God …

5746 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1067.3 (Matthew Henry)

… whole argument upon this head shows he had a just concern for his own reputation. But he that would make it his chief endeavour to please men would hardly approve …

5747 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1068.8 (Matthew Henry)

… the argument at the beginning. This old leaven was in a particular manner to be purged out, that they might become a new lump. Note, Christians should be careful …

5748 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1068.9 (Matthew Henry)

… strongest argument with a gracious heart for purity and sincerity. How sincere a regard did he show to our welfare, in dying for us! and how terrible a proof …

5749 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1068.14 (Matthew Henry)

IV. How he applies the argument to the case before him: “ Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person, 1 Corinthians 5:13. Cast him out of your fellowship, and avoid his conversation.”

5750 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.1 (Matthew Henry)

… various arguments, 1 Corinthians 6:12-6:20 .

5751 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.4 (Matthew Henry)

… the argument. “Shall Christians have the honour to sit with the sovereign Judge at the last day, whilst he passes judgment on sinful men and evil angels, and …

5752 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.10 (Matthew Henry)

… good argument against being under their power in the present life. This seems to me the sense of the apostle’s argument; and that this passage is plainly to …

5753 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.11 (Matthew Henry)

… first argument he uses against this sin, for which the heathen inhabitants of Corinth were infamous, and the converts to Christianity retained too favourable …

5754 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.12 (Matthew Henry)

… second argument against this sin, the honour intended to be put on our bodies: God hath both raised up our Lord, and will raise us up by his power ( 1 Corinthians …

5755 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.13 (Matthew Henry)

… third argument is the honour already put on them: Know you not that your bodies are the members of Christ ? 1 Corinthians 6:15. If the soul be united to Christ by …

5756 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.14 (Matthew Henry)

… fourth argument is that it is a sin against our own bodies. Every sin that a man does is without the body; he that committeth fornication sinneth against his …

5757 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1069.15 (Matthew Henry)

… fifth argument against this sin is that the bodies of Christians are the temples of the Holy Ghost which is in them, and which they have of God, 1 Corinthians …

5758 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1070.15 (Matthew Henry)

… an argument to break through any natural or civil obligations. He should quietly and comfortably abide in the condition in which he is; and this he may well …

5759 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1070.21 (Matthew Henry)

… an argument is this to enforce the former advice! How irrational is it to be affected with the images, the fading and transient images, of a dream! Surely man …

5760 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1072.1 (Matthew Henry)

… several arguments from natural reason and the Mosaical law, and asserts it also to be a constitution of Christ, 1 Corinthians 9:3-9:14. III. He shows that he had …