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12701 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1132.2 (Matthew Henry)

… seeking comfort from nearer communion with God, not from any undue indulgence. Faith works by, and must be seen in love, of God for himself, and of men for God’s …

12702 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1134.2 (Matthew Henry)

… and comfort to him and others, who therefore desired that he would continue and abound in good fruits, more and more, to God’s honour.

12703 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1134.4 (Matthew Henry)

… find comfort and joy in one another. When any of our mercies are taken away, our trust and hope must be in God. We must diligently use the means, and if no other should …

12704 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1135.3 (Matthew Henry)

… and comforting their souls, under Christ and the Holy Ghost. Angels shall gather all the saints together at the last day, when all whose hearts and hopes are …

12705 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1138.2 (Matthew Henry)

… , and comfort, and holiness, in the gospel state. And a rest in glory, where the people of God shall enjoy the end of their faith, and the object of all their desires …

12706 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1138.3 (Matthew Henry)

… , and comforts powerfully. It makes a soul that has long been proud, to be humble; and a perverse spirit, to be meek and obedient. Sinful habits, that are become as …

12707 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1139.2 (Matthew Henry)

… and comfort under all the temptations and sufferings to which we are exposed. Being made perfect for this great work, he is become the Author of eternal salvation …

12708 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1140.2 (Matthew Henry)

… its comforts. Of these it is said, that it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance. Not because the blood of Christ is not sufficient to obtain pardon …

12709 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1142.3 (Matthew Henry)

… with comfort. A plentiful outpouring of the Spirit of God will make the ministration of the gospel so effectual, that there shall be a mighty increase and …

12711 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1144.4 (Matthew Henry)

… derived comfort and grace from their reconciled Father to their own souls, they would adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. Believers are …

12712 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1145.4 (Matthew Henry)

… , and comforts. If heirs of Abraham’s faith, we shall obey and go forth, though not knowing what may befall us; and we shall be found in the way of duty, looking for …

12713 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1145.6 (Matthew Henry)

… have comfort of the promises; and by faith we are prepared to wait for the promises, and in due time to receive them. And though we do not hope to have our dead relatives …

12714 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1147.3 (Matthew Henry)

… and comfortably closed their testimony, should be particularly remembered by survivors. And though their ministers were some dead, others dying, yet the …

12715 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1147.5 (Matthew Henry)

… important, comfortable doctrine is delivered to them for their own good, and that with the most convincing evidence, there is need of earnest entreaty and …

12716 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1148.5 (Matthew Henry)

… and comfort. Every part of Divine revelation has its use, in bringing the sinner to Christ for salvation, and in directing and encouraging him to walk at liberty …

12717 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1151.2 (Matthew Henry)

… to comfort one who really mourns for sin, or to exalt one who humbles himself before him.

12718 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1153.2 (Matthew Henry)

… and comforts in all distresses, enables to meet and get over all difficulties. Mercy is the spring of all this; yea, great mercy and manifold mercy. And this well …

12719 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1153.5 (Matthew Henry)

… . The comfort is, that being by faith made one with Christ, his present glory is an assurance that where he is we shall be also, John 14:3. The soul must be purified …

12720 Matthew Henry’s Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1155.3 (Matthew Henry)

… live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep …