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12781 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 13.32 (Matthew Henry)
… and comfort to have told the truth at first; for, after all, honesty is the best policy. Nay, it is said ( Genesis 12:20 ), Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him, that …
12782 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.7 (Matthew Henry)
… and comforts, Isaiah 66:10. Now, they both being very rich, the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell comfortably and peaceably together. So that …
12783 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.15 (Matthew Henry)
… a comfortable settlement, and that in such a fruitful soil he should certainly thrive, and grow very rich: and this was all he looked at. But what came of it? Why …
12784 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.18 (Matthew Henry)
… the comfortable society of his kinsman, by whose departure his hands were weakened and his heart was saddened, then God came to him with these good words and …
12785 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.19 (Matthew Henry)
II. The promises themselves with which God now comforted and enriched Abram. Two things he assures him of—a good land, and a numerous issue to enjoy it.
12786 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 14.20 (Matthew Henry)
… , a comfortable prospect of it in their present state; for we look at the things that are not seen, as real, though distant. (2.) He secures this land to him and his seed …
12787 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 15.5 (Matthew Henry)
… our comfort. Particular mention is made of their taking Lot’s goods, those goods which had occasioned his contest with Abram and his separation from him …
12788 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 15.16 (Matthew Henry)
… and comfort which Christ has laid up for us in the covenant of grace for our refreshment, when we are wearied with our spiritual conflicts. 2. As priest of the …
12789 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.1 (Matthew Henry)
… half comfort to Abram. But God ensures both to him; and that which made these two, the promised seed and the promised land, comforts indeed to this great believer …
12790 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.9 (Matthew Henry)
… some comfortable evidence of our interest in Christ and the new covenant, we should not rest satisfied with any thing else. “This, and the other, I have; but what …
12791 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.11 (Matthew Henry)
… the comfort of the promises must mix faith with the promises. See how the apostle magnifies this faith of Abram, and makes it a standing example, Romans 4:19 …
12792 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.20 (Matthew Henry)
… the comforts he designs them, for the confirmation of their faith; but though the answers of prayer, and the performance of promises, come slowly, yet they come …
12793 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.21 (Matthew Henry)
… the comforts of God’s covenant, and in communion with him; and here a horror of great darkness falls upon him. Note, The children of light do not always walk in …
12794 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.28 (Matthew Henry)
… those comforts lost for ever that are intermitted for a time. The reason why they must not have the land of promise in possession till the fourth generation …
12795 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.30 (Matthew Henry)
… puts comfort into it. [4.] Whenever a godly man dies, he dies in peace. If the way be piety, the end is peace, Psalms 37:37. Outward peace, to the last, is promised to Abram …
12796 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.34 (Matthew Henry)
… denotes comfort in this affliction; and this God showed to Abram, at the same time that he showed him the smoking furnace. (1.) Light denotes deliverance out of …
12797 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 17.2 (Matthew Henry)
… our comfort and honour much better than our own contrivances do. It would have been much more for Sarai’s interest if Abram had kept to the rule of God’s law …
12798 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 17.6 (Matthew Henry)
… creature-comfort, we are easily put upon the use of indirect methods for the obtaining of it. Inordinate desires commonly produce irregular endeavours …
12799 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 17.20 (Matthew Henry)
… her comfort in her present distress. Notice is taken of her condition: Behold, thou art with child; and therefore this is not a fit place for thee to be in. Note …
12800 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 17.24 (Matthew Henry)
… seasonable comforts from him, should tell others what he has done for their souls, that they also may be encouraged to seek him and trust in him. 3. God’s gracious …