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5761 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1072.5 (Matthew Henry)
… several arguments, to prove his claim. 1. From the common practice and expectations of mankind. Those who addict and give themselves up to any way of business …
5762 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1072.11 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument, by laying before them the encouraging hope he had of a large recompence for his remarkable self-denial: What is my reward then ? 1 Corinthians …
5763 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1072.19 (Matthew Henry)
… proper arguments drawn from the same contenders. 1. They take pains, and undergo all those hardships, to obtain a corruptible crown ( 1 Corinthians 9:25 ), but we …
5764 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1073.1 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument at the close of the last, and, I. Warns the Corinthians against security, by the example of the Jews, who, notwithstanding their profession and privileges …
5765 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1073.9 (Matthew Henry)
… this argument he grounds another caution against idolatry: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. Observe, 1. How he addresses them: My dearly beloved …
5766 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1073.11 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument with an appeal to their own reason and judgment: “ I speak to wise men, judge you what I say, 1 Corinthians 10:15. You are great pretenders to wisdom …
5767 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1073.12 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument from the Lord’s supper: The cup which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of …
5768 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1073.14 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument against feasting with idolaters on their sacrifices, and to prove those that do so idolaters. This he does, 1. By following the principle on which …
5769 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1074.2 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument; and the way of speaking in the Romans 11:2 looks like a transition to another. But, whether it more properly belong to this or the last chapter, it …
5770 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1074.7 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument with a caution lest the inference be carried too far ( Romans 11:11, 11:12 ): Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman without …
5771 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1074.8 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument from the natural covering provided for the woman ( Romans 11:13-11:15 ): “ Judge in yourselves —consult your own reason, hearken to what nature suggests …
5772 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1074.20 (Matthew Henry)
… plain argument that the apostle knew nothing of their monstrous and absurd doctrine of transubstantiation. The latter is as plainly a part of this institution …
5773 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1075.12 (Matthew Henry)
I. Here the apostle sums up the argument, and applies this similitude to the church of Christ, concerning which observe,
5774 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1075.13 (Matthew Henry)
… this argument. He endeavours in it to suppress the proud, vaunting, and contentious spirit, that had prevailed among the Corinthians, by reason of their spiritual …
5775 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.10 (Matthew Henry)
The apostle here sums up the argument hitherto, and,
5776 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.12 (Matthew Henry)
II. He enforces the argument with several reasons.
5777 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.14 (Matthew Henry)
… whole argument. He spoke more language than they all. Yet, (2.) He had rather speak five words with understanding, that is, so as to be understood, and instruct and …
5778 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.16 (Matthew Henry)
In this passage the apostle pursues the argument, and reasons from other topics; as,
5779 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.25 (Matthew Henry)
… his argument, 1. With a just rebuke of the Corinthians for their extravagant pride and self-conceit: they so managed with their spiritual gifts as no church …
5780 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1078.1 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument with a very serious exhortation to Christians, to be resolved and diligent in their Lord’s service, because they know they shall be so gloriously …