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97881 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1111.19 (Matthew Henry)
… Corinthians 7:1-7:40 of relations of a different religion, as a Christian and heathen, a Jewish convert and an uncircumcised Gentile, where there was room to …
97882 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1112.1 (Matthew Henry)
… 4:7-4:18 .
97883 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1112.6 (Matthew Henry)
… 4:7. By him this epistle was sent; and he does not give them an account in writing of his present state, because Tychicus would do it by word of mouth more fully …
97884 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1112.7 (Matthew Henry)
II. Concerning Onesimus ( Colossians 4:9 ): With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. He was sent back from Rome along with Tychicus. This was …
97885 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1113.7 (Matthew Henry)
III. He mentions the particulars for which he was so thankful to God; namely,
97886 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1113.13 (Matthew Henry)
II. Their zeal prevailed to such a degree that they were themselves examples to all about them, 1 Thessalonians 1:7, 1:8. Observe here,
97887 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1114.1 (Matthew Henry)
… 2:7-2:12. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them ( 1 Thessalonians 2:13-2:16 ), and then apologizes for his absence …
97888 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1114.7 (Matthew Henry)
3. They acted under the consideration of God’s omniscience, as in the sight of him who tries our hearts. This is indeed the great motive to sincerity, to consider …
97889 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1114.9 (Matthew Henry)
… 2:7. He showed great mildness and tenderness who might have acted with the authority of an apostle of Christ. Such behaviour greatly recommends religion …
97890 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1115.7 (Matthew Henry)
(1.) There was danger, [1.] By reason of affliction and persecution for the sake of the gospel, 1 Thessalonians 3:3. These Thessalonians could not but perceive what …
97891 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1115.12 (Matthew Henry)
… 3:7, 3:8 ): Therefore, brethren, we were comforted in all our affliction and distress. The apostle thought this good news of them was sufficient to balance all the …
97892 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,
97893 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1116.9 (Matthew Henry)
… Corinthians 7:1. Whenever the body is, as it ought to be, devoted to God, and dedicated and set apart for him, it should be kept clean and pure for his service; and …
97894 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1117.7 (Matthew Henry)
On what had been said, the apostle grounds seasonable exhortations to several needful duties.
97895 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1117.8 (Matthew Henry)
… 5:7. It is a most reproachful thing for men to sleep away the day-time, which is for work and not for sleep, to be drunken in the day, when so many eyes are upon them …
97896 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1117.15 (Matthew Henry)
… God. 7. Ever to follow that which is good, 1 Thessalonians 5:15. In general, we must study to do what is our duty, and pleasing to God, in all circumstances, whether …
97897 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1117.16 (Matthew Henry)
… doctrine. 7. Abstain from all appearance of evil, 1 Thessalonians 5:22. This is a good means to prevent our being deceived with false doctrines, or unsettled …
97898 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1117.21 (Matthew Henry)
… , Proverbs 7:13 .
97899 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1118.7 (Matthew Henry)
Having mentioned their persecutions and tribulations, which they endured principally for the cause of Christ, the apostle proceeds to offer several things for their comfort under them; as,
97900 Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary, p. 1118.10 (Matthew Henry)
… 1:7. There is a rest that remains for the people of God, a rest from sin and sorrow. Though many may be the troubles of the righteous now, yet God will deliver them …