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5841 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 …
5842 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 …
5843 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 …
5844 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 …
5845 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 …
5846 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 …
5847 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 …
5848 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,
5849 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 …
5850 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 …
5851 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 …
5852 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 …
5853 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 …
5854 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1133.5 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument from their own past condition here described. And he reasons,
5855 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.
5856 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
5857 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 …
5858 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 …
5859 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 …
5860 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 …