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13341 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 380.9 (Matthew Henry)

… some comfort if there be a remnant among whom good things ar found; this is a ground of hope in Israel. (2.) In respect of prosperity. In Judah things went ill when …

13342 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 381.7 (Matthew Henry)

… the comfort of, these we now stand up in the defence of: so that upon a religious as well as a civil account we have the better cause. Secondly, Here in the camp; he …

13343 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 381.12 (Matthew Henry)

… unspeakable comfort that no enemy (not the most powerful or politic), no stratagem or ambushment, can cut off our communication with heaven; our way thitherward …

13344 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 383.3 (Matthew Henry)

… of comfort, that those who keep close to God shall always have his presence with them, and also a word of caution: “He is with you, while you are with him, but no longer …

13345 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 383.12 (Matthew Henry)

… and comfort of religion that are sincere and upright in it. What is done in hypocrisy is a mere drudgery. But, if God has the heart, we have the joy.

13346 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 385.4 (Matthew Henry)

… and comfort he lost by it. Jehoshaphat followed David as far as he followed God and no further. Paul himself thus limits our imitation of him ( 1 Corinthians …

13347 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 388.4 (Matthew Henry)

… may comfortably hope that he will secure it to them. (4.) He makes mention of the sanctuary, the temple they had built for God’s name ( 2 Chronicles 20:8 ), not as if that …

13348 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 389.10 (Matthew Henry)

… his comforts. God stirred up the spirit of his neighbours against him, who had loved and feared Jehoshaphat, but hated and despised him, looking upon it as a …

13349 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 389.11 (Matthew Henry)

… of comfort to counter-balance it—is a most deplorable case.

13350 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 392.2 (Matthew Henry)

… greatest comfort of those that are entrusted with public treasure or employed in public business. The king and Jehoiada faithfully paid the money to the …

13351 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 393.6 (Matthew Henry)

… is comfortable to employ those who, we have reason to hope, have an interest in heaven, and dangerous to associate with those from whom the Lord has departed …

13352 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 398.2 (Matthew Henry)

… very comfortable ordinance, and has been long neglected. How shall we revive it? The time has elapsed for this year; we cannot go about it immediately; the congregation …

13353 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 398.16 (Matthew Henry)

… ), but comfort and peace, Isaiah 57:18, 4:2 .

13354 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 398.17 (Matthew Henry)

… spoke comfortably to the Levites that did, attended their preaching, commended their diligence, and assured them of his protection and countenance. Hereby …

13355 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 399.3 (Matthew Henry)

… , The comfort of communion with God should kindle in us a holy zeal and indignation against sin, against every thing that is offensive to God. If our hearts have …

13356 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 399.6 (Matthew Henry)

… live comfortably, that they may do it with cheerfulness. 2. Yet they are to be maintained, not in idleness, pride, and luxury, but in the law of the Lord, in their observance …

13357 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 399.7 (Matthew Henry)

… late comfortable passover, they were thus free in maintaining the temple service. Those that experience the benefit of a settled ministry will not grudge …

13358 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 399.9 (Matthew Henry)

… a comfortable maintenance out of those offerings, 2 Chronicles 31:18. In maintaining ministers, regard must be had to their families, that not they only, but …

13360 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 400.4 (Matthew Henry)

… spoke comfortably to them, 2 Chronicles 32:6. He was himself undaunted, being confident the invasion would issue well. He was not like his father, who had much …