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5841 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1119.19 (Matthew Henry)
… no argument hence for regarding oral traditions in our days, now that the canon of scripture is complete, as of equal authority with the sacred writings. Such …
5842 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1128.18 (Matthew Henry)
… their arguments, thought their performances such as might recommend them; but the apostle calls them profane and vain babblings : when once men become fond …
5843 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1131.20 (Matthew Henry)
… scripture-arguments and testimonies, which are the infallible words of truth, what all may and should rest and be satisfied in and determined by. And thus …
5844 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1133.5 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument from their own past condition here described. And he reasons,
5845 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.2 (Matthew Henry)
I. In the Philippians 1:1, 1:2 of the preface we have the persons from and to whom it is written, with some annexed note or title, implying somewhat of argument to the purpose of the letter.
5846 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.14 (Matthew Henry)
I. The main business of the epistle, which was to plead with Phlm. on behalf of Onesimus, that he would receive him and be reconciled to him. Many arguments Paul urges for this purpose, Philippians 1:8-1:21. The
5847 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.15 (Matthew Henry)
… st Argument is taken from what was before noted, and is carried in the illative wherefore : “Seeing so much good is reported of thee and found in thee, especially …
5848 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.16 (Matthew Henry)
… nd Argument is from the authority of him that was now making this request to him: I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, Philippians …
5849 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.17 (Matthew Henry)
… rd Argument, Waiving the authority which yet he had to require, he chooses to entreat it of him ( Philippians 1:9 ): Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee. Observe …
5850 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.18 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument, When any circumstance of the person pleading gives additional force to his petition, as here: Being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner …
5851 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.19 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument, From the spiritual relation now between Onesimus and himself: I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Philippians …
5852 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.20 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument is from Philemon’s own interest: Who in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me, Philippians 1:11. Observe, (1.) Unsanctified …
5853 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.21 (Matthew Henry)
… and arguments to gain what he requests. Philemon, a Phrygian, might perhaps be naturally of a rough and difficult temper, and thence need no little pains in …
5854 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.22 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument is from the apostle’s denying himself in sending back Onesimus: though he might have presumed upon Philemon’s leave to detain him longer, yet …
5855 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.23 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument, That such a change was now wrought in Onesimus that Phlm. needed not fear his ever running from him, or injuring him any more: For perhaps he therefore …
5856 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.24 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument is taken from the capacity under which Onesimus now would return, and must be received by Phlm. ( Philippians 1:16 ): “ Not now as a servant (that is, not …
5857 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.25 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument, From the communion of saints: If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself, Philippians 1:17. There is a fellowship among saints; they …
5858 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.26 (Matthew Henry)
12 th Argument, A promise of satisfaction to Philemon: If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, etc., Philippians 1:18, 1:19. Here are three things:
5859 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.30 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument is from the joy and comfort the apostle hereby would have on Philemon’s own account, as well as on Onesimus’s in such a seasonable and acceptable …
5860 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1134.31 (Matthew Henry)
… th Argument, Lies in the good hope and opinion which he expresses of Philemon: Having confidence in thy obedience, I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt …