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93101 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1156.27 (Matthew Henry)
… himself faithful and true, 1 Peter 4:19. Learn, (1.) All the sufferings that befal good people come upon them according to the will of God. (2.) It is the duty of Christians …
93102 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.1 (Matthew Henry)
… the faith, praying earnestly for them; and so concludes his epistle with a solemn doxology, mutual salutations, and his apostolical benediction.
93103 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.6 (Matthew Henry)
… his faithful ministers. Learn, 1. Jesus Christ is the chief shepherd of the whole flock and heritage of God. He bought them, and rules them; he defends and saves …
93104 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.8 (Matthew Henry)
… wisdom, faith, holiness, and humility. Hence the apostle adds: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 1 Peter …
93105 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.14 (Matthew Henry)
… the faith. It was the faith of these people that Satan aimed at; if he could overturn their faith, and draw them into apostasy, then he knew he should gain his point …
93106 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.15 (Matthew Henry)
… the faith; if your faith give way, you are gone; therefore, above all, take the shield of faith ,” Ephesians 6:16. 5. The consideration of what others suffer is proper …
93107 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.18 (Matthew Henry)
… in faith or duty, that he would strengthen those who were weak, and settle them upon Christ the foundation, so firmly that their union with him might be indissoluble …
93108 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.21 (Matthew Henry)
… esteemed faithful and friendly to them, and hoped they would account him so, though he was a ministers of the uncircumcision. Observe, An honourable esteem …
93109 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1157.22 (Matthew Henry)
… other faithful Christians, 1 Peter 1:2. In this salutation he particularly joins Mark the evangelist, who was then with him, and who was his son in a spiritual …
93110 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.2 (Matthew Henry)
… to faith in Christ, begins this second epistle with an introduction, wherein the same persons are described and the same blessings are desired that are in …
93111 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.4 (Matthew Henry)
… precious faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; for the faith here mentioned is vastly different from the false faith of the heretic, and the feigned faith of the …
93112 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.7 (Matthew Henry)
… apostle’s faith in asking, and of the Christian’s hope in expecting, the increase of grace. What we have already received should encourage us to ask for more …
93113 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.8 (Matthew Henry)
… precious faith, and been made partakers of the divine nature. This is a very good beginning, but it is not to be rested in, as if we were already perfect. The apostle …
93114 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.9 (Matthew Henry)
… a faithful saying, and constantly to be asserted, that those who have faith be careful to maintain good works ( Titus 3:8 ), by virtue here we may understand strength …
93115 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.11 (Matthew Henry)
… their faith virtue, knowledge, etc. They are as unable to look backward as forward, their memories are slippery and unable to retain what is past, as their sight …
93116 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.12 (Matthew Henry)
… to faith virtue, etc., is expressed in 2 Peter 1:10 by giving diligence to make our calling and election sure. Here we may observe, (1.) It is the duty of believers to …
93117 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.13 (Matthew Henry)
… are faithful sayings, and worthy of all acceptation in every age of the Christian church. And, as these must be constantly affirmed by ministers ( Titus 3:8 ), so …
93118 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.15 (Matthew Henry)
… the faith of, Hebrews 11:39. Christ has come in the flesh. Inasmuch as those whom he undertakes to save are partakers of flesh and blood, he himself also took part …
93119 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.17 (Matthew Henry)
… our faith be, who have such a firm and sure word to rest upon! All the prophecies of the Old Testament are more sure and certain to us who have the history of the …
93120 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1158.19 (Matthew Henry)
… Christian’s faith, but also a matter of science or knowledge. As a man not barely believes, but knows assuredly that that very person is his particular friend …