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5781 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 …
5782 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 …
5783 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 …
5784 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 …
5785 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 …
5786 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 …
5787 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 …
5788 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 …
5789 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 …
5790 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 …
5791 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 …
5792 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 …
5793 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,
5794 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 …
5795 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.10 (Matthew Henry)
The apostle here sums up the argument hitherto, and,
5796 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1077.12 (Matthew Henry)
II. He enforces the argument with several reasons.
5797 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 …
5798 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,
5799 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 …
5800 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 …