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5801 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1086.3 (Matthew Henry)
… strong arguments, even the consideration of those exceedingly great and precious promises which were mentioned in the former chapter, and which the Corinthians …
5802 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.1 (Matthew Henry)
… cogent arguments ( 2 Corinthians 8:7-8:15 ), and commends the persons who were employed in this affair, 2 Corinthians 8:16-8:24 .
5803 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.5 (Matthew Henry)
… many arguments that they prayed him with much entreaty to receive the gift, 2 Corinthians 8:4. It seems Paul was backward to undertake this trust, for he would …
5804 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.7 (Matthew Henry)
In these verses the apostle uses several cogent arguments to stir up the Corinthians to this good work of charity.
5805 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.8 (Matthew Henry)
… another argument he takes care to prevent any misapprehensions of his design to impose on them, or to bind heavy burdens upon them by his authority; and tells …
5806 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.9 (Matthew Henry)
… . Another argument is taken from the consideration of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The best arguments for Christian duties are those that are taken …
5807 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.10 (Matthew Henry)
… . Another argument is taken from their good purposes, and their forwardness to begin this good work. As to this he tells them, 1. It was expedient for them to perform …
5808 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.11 (Matthew Henry)
… . Another argument is taken from the discrimination which the divine Providence makes in the distribution of the things of this world, and the mutability …
5809 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1087.16 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument with us to do well.
5810 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1088.3 (Matthew Henry)
… further arguments to afford relief to their poor brethren ( 2 Corinthians 9:1 ), being satisfied he had said enough already to prevail with those of whom he had …
5811 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1089.6 (Matthew Henry)
… good argument this is against persecution for conscience’ sake: conscience is accountable to God only; and people must be persuaded to God and their duty …
5812 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1093.11 (Matthew Henry)
… this argument should not be thought sufficient, he goes on to prove his apostleship,
5813 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1095.9 (Matthew Henry)
… . This argument the apostle uses, Romans 4:1-4:25. Abraham believed God, and that was accounted to him for righteousness ( Galatians 3:6 ); that is, his faith fastened …
5814 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1095.11 (Matthew Henry)
… . This argument of the apostle’s may give us occasion to remark that justification by faith is no new doctrine, but what was established and taught in the church …
5815 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1096.4 (Matthew Henry)
… apostle’s argument leads us to take notice of, as one thing intended by this expression, though no doubt it may also be understood as signifying that gracious …
5816 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1097.2 (Matthew Henry)
… or arguments. As,
5817 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1097.10 (Matthew Henry)
… further argument which the apostle urges against their complying with their false teachers in what they would impose on them. It is possible that, to extenuate …
5818 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1097.12 (Matthew Henry)
… such arguments as, if they would allow themselves to consider, could not fail to convince them of it. 1. If he would have preached circumcision, he might have …
5819 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1097.14 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument to persuade them to mutual love, he intimates both that this would be a good evidence of their sincerity in religion and also the most likely means …
5820 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1098.7 (Matthew Henry)
… other argument which the apostle uses to press upon us this duty of proving our own work is that every man shall bear his own burden ( Galatians 6:5 ), the meaning …