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5821 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1102.9 (Matthew Henry)
… third argument,
5822 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1102.15 (Matthew Henry)
… good argument against sin that we have not so learned Christ. Learn Christ! Isa. Christ a book, a lesson, a way, a trade? The meaning is, “You have not so learned Christianity …
5823 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1103.1 (Matthew Henry)
… proper arguments and remedies proposed against such sins: and some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended, Ephesians 5:3-5:20. III. The apostle …
5824 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1103.3 (Matthew Henry)
… and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be suppressed, in order to the supporting of holy …
5825 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1103.4 (Matthew Henry)
I. To fortify us against the sins of uncleanness, etc., the apostle urges several arguments, and prescribes several remedies, in what follows,
5826 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1103.5 (Matthew Henry)
… several arguments, As, (1.) Consider that these are sins which shut persons out of heaven: For this you know, etc., Ephesians 5:5. They knew it, being informed of it by …
5827 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1103.6 (Matthew Henry)
… superadded argument to redeem time, especially because we know not how soon they may be worse. People are very apt to complain of bad times; it were well if that …
5828 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1103.10 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument why he should love her with as cordial and as ardent an affection as that which he loves himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh, Ephesians …
5829 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1104.3 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument. The second commandment has not a particular promise; but only a general declaration or assertion, which relates to the whole law of God’s keeping …
5830 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1104.14 (Matthew Henry)
… . Scripture-arguments are the most powerful arguments to repel temptation with. Christ himself resisted Satan’s temptations with, It is written, Matthew …
5831 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1104.15 (Matthew Henry)
… . The argument with which he enforces his request is that for the sake of the gospel he was an ambassador in bonds, Ephesians 6:20. He was persecuted and imprisoned …
5832 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1106.4 (Matthew Henry)
… these arguments! One would think them enough to tame the most fierce, and mollify the hardest, heart. (5.) Another argument he insinuates is the comfort it would …
5833 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1111.10 (Matthew Henry)
… good argument why we should now forsake it. We have walked in by-paths, therefore let us walk in them no more. If I have done iniquity, I will do no more, Job 34:32. The …
5834 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1111.13 (Matthew Henry)
… . The argument here used to enforce the exhortation is very affecting: Put on, as the elect of God, holy and beloved. Observe, 1. Those who are holy are the elect of …
5835 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1114.10 (Matthew Henry)
… and arguments. And he comforted them also, endeavouring to cheer and support their spirits under the difficulties and discouragements they might meet …
5836 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1116.1 (Matthew Henry)
… several arguments, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4:8. He then mentions the great duties of brotherly love, and quietness with industry in our callings, 1 Thessalonians …
5837 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1116.6 (Matthew Henry)
… . The arguments with which the apostle enforces his exhortation. (1.) They had been informed of their duty. They knew their Master’s will, and could not plead ignorance …
5838 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1116.7 (Matthew Henry)
II. A caution against uncleanness, this being a sin directly contrary to sanctification, or that holy walking to which he so earnestly exhorts them. This caution is expressed, and also enforced by many arguments,
5839 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1116.9 (Matthew Henry)
… several arguments to enforce this caution. As, (1.) This branch of sanctification in particular is the will of God, 1 Thessalonians 4:3. It is the will of God in general …
5840 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1116.14 (Matthew Henry)
… double argument; namely, (1.) So we shall live creditably. Thus we shall walk honestly, or decently and creditably, towards those that are without, 1 Thessalonians …