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mhcc@Genesis:5:6-20 @ Verse 6-20 -...lived before the flood, except Noah,...

mhcc@Genesis:5:21-24 @ Verse 21-24 -...two cannot walk together except they...3:3. It includes all the parts of a godly, righteous, and sober life. To walk with God, is to set God always before us, to act as always under his eye. It is constantly to care, in all things to please God, and in nothing to offend him. It is to be followers of him as dear children. The Holy Spirit, instead of saying, Enoch lived, says, Enoch walked with God. This was his constant care and work; while others lived to themselves and the world, he lived to God. It was the joy of his life. Enoch was removed to a better world. As he did not live like the rest of mankind, so he did not leave the world by death as they did. He was not found, because God had translated him, Hebrews strkjv@11:5. He had lived but 365 years, which, as men's ages were then, was but the midst of a man's days. God often takes those soonest whom he loves best; the time they lose on earth, is gained in heaven, to their unspeakable advantage. See how Enoch's removal is expressed: he was not, for God took him. He was not any longer in this world; he was changed, as the saints shall be, who are alive at Christ's second coming. Those who begin to walk with God when young, may expect to walk with him long, comfortably, and usefully. The true christian's steady walk in holiness, through many a year, till God takes him, will best recommend that religion which many oppose and many abuse. And walking with God well agrees with the cares, comforts, and duties of life.

mhcc@Genesis:8:1-3 @ Verse 1-3 -...whole race of mankind, except Noah...

mhcc@Genesis:8:20-22 @ Verse 20-22 - Noah was now gone out into a desolate world, where, one might have thought, his first care would have been to build a house for himself, but he begins with an alter for God. He begins well, that begins with God. Though Noah's stock of cattle was small, and that saved at great care and pains, yet he did not grudge to serve God out of it. Serving God with our little is the way to make it more; we must never think that is wasted with which God is honoured. The first thing done in the new world was an act of worship. We are now to express our thankfulness, not by burnt-...of bulls and goats, except as...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Genesis:30:25-43 @ Verse 25-43 -...depart without any provision, except God's...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Exodus:21:12-21 @ Verse 12-21 -...their hands against them, except they...-stealing," the object of which is to force another into slavery, is ranked in the New Testament with the greatest crimes. Care is here taken, that satisfaction be made for hurt done to a person, though death do not follow. The gospel teaches masters to forbear, and to moderate threatenings, Ephesians strkjv@6:9,. considering with Job, What shall I do, when God riseth up? Job strkjv@31:13,14.

mhcc@Exodus:24:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...from a holy God, except through...

mhcc@Leviticus:1:10-17 @ Verse 10-17 - Those who could not offer a bullock, were to bring a sheep or a goat; and those who were not able to do that, were accepted of God, if they brought a turtle-...bullock or a goat, except as...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Leviticus:15 @ ****** Leviticus 15 ****** *** Outline of Leviticus 15 *** Laws concerning ceremonial uncleanness. -...need fear no defilement, except that...__Outline Henry'__16 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Numbers:6:1-21 @ Verse 1-21 -...the church of Rome, except these...-minded, and devoted to God's service, and desirous to be an example all around us.

mhcc@Numbers:35:Zec @ Verse Zechariah - strkjv@9:12,. alluding to the city of refuge. St. Paul describes the strong consolation of fleeing for refuge to the hope set before us, in a passage always applied to the gracious appointment of the cities of refuge, Hebrews strkjv@6:18. The rich mercies of salvation, through Christ, prefigured by these cities, demand our regard. 1. Did the ancient city rear its towers of safety on high? See Christ raised up on the cross; and is he not exalted at the right hand of his Father, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and remission of sins? 2. Does not the highway of salvation, resemble the smooth and plain path to the city of refuge? Survey the path that leads to the Redeemer. Is there any stumbling-...to be found therein, except that...3. Waymarks were set up pointing to the city. And is it not the office of the ministers of the gospel to direct sinners to Him? 4. The gate of the city stood open night and day. Has not Christ declared, Him that cometh unto me I will in nowise cast out? 5. The city of refuge afforded support to every one who entered its walls. Those who have reached the refuge, may live by faith on Him whose flesh is meat indeed, and whose blood is drink indeed. 6. The city was a refuge for all. In the gospel there is no respect of persons. That soul lives not which deserves not Divine wrath; that soul lives not which may not in simple faith hope for salvation and life eternal, through the Son of God. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Joshua:15:20-63 @ Verse 20-63 - Here is a list of the cities of Judah. But we do not here find Bethlehem, afterwards the city of David, and ennobled by the birth of our Lord Jesus in it. That city, which, at the best, was but little among the thousands of Judah, Micah strkjv@5:2,. except that it was thus honoured, was now so little as not to be accounted one of the cities. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Judges:6:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...no food for Israel, except what...

mhcc@Judges:16:4-17 @ Verse 4-17 -...usefulness, of almost all, except their...

mhcc@1Samuel:20:24-34 @ Verse 24-34 - None were more constant than David in attending holy duties; nor had he been absent, but self-...is bad for us, except in...

mhcc@1Kings:18:1-16 @ Verse 1-16 -...guilt of sin; nothing, except the...2Chronicles strkjv@11:13,14,. but instead of them God raised up prophets, who read and expounded the word. They probably were from the schools of the prophets, first set up by Samuel. They had not the spirit of prophecy as Elijah, but taught the people to keep close to the God of Israel. These Jezebel sought to destroy. The few that escaped death were forced to hide themselves. God has his remnant among all sorts, high and low; and that faith, fear, and love of his name, which are the fruits of the Holy Spirit, will be accepted through the Redeemer. See how wonderfully God raises up friends for his ministers and people, for their shelter in difficult times. Bread and water were now scarce, yet Obadiah will find enough for God's prophets, to keep them alive. Ahab's care was not to lose all the beasts; but he took no care about his soul, not to lose that. He took pains to seek grass, but none to seek the favour of God; fencing against the effect, but not inquiring how to remove the cause. But it bodes well with a people, when God calls his ministers to stand forth, and show themselves. And we may the better endure the bread of affliction, while our eyes see our teachers.

mhcc@2Kings:5:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...nothing can be had, except they...

mhcc@2Kings:16:10-16 @ Verse 10-16 -...not easily extinguished; but except it...

mhcc@Esther:1:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...have attended it. But except grace...-exaltation and self-indulgence, in one form or another, will be the ruling principle. Yet none did compel; so that if any drank to excess, it was their own fault. This caution of a heathen prince, even when he would show his generosity, may shame many called Christians, who, under pretence of sending the health round, send sin round, and death with it. There is a woe to them that do so; let them read it, and tremble, Habakkuk strkjv@2:15,16.

mhcc@Esther:9:1-19 @ Verse 1-19 -...appear they desired nothing except their...

mhcc@Job:22:5-14 @ Verse 5-14 -...reason for his accusations, except that...

mhcc@Psalms:35:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 -...ruin of any enemies, except our...

mhcc@Psalms:48:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...render him due honour except the...

mhcc@Psalms:73:1-14 @ Verse 1-14 -...no disputing against sense, except by...

mhcc@Psalms:111 @ ****** Psalms 111 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 111 *** The Lord is to be praised for his works. - The psalmist resolves to praise God himself. Our exhortations and our examples should agree together. He recommends the works of the Lord, as the proper subject, when we are praising him; and the dealings of his providence toward the world, the church, and particular persons. All the works of the Lord are spoken of as one, it is his work; so admirably do all the dispensations of his providence centre in one design. The works of God, humbly and diligently sought into, shall all be found just and holy. God's pardoning sin is the most wonderful of all his works, and ought to be remembered to his glory. He will ever be mindful of his covenant; he has ever been so, and he ever will be so. His works of providence were done according to the truth of the Divine promises and prophecies, and so were verity, or truth; and by him who has a right to dispose of the earth as he pleases, and so are judgment, or righteous: and this holds good of the work of grace upon the heart of man, ver. (Verse7,8..)...no man acts wisely except as...__Outline Henry'__112 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:127 @ ****** Psalms 127 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 127 *** The value of the Divine blessing. - Let us always look to God's providence. In all the affairs and business of a family we must depend upon his blessing. 1. For raising a family. If God be not acknowledged, we have no reason to expect his blessing; and the best-...but all in vain, except God...__Outline Henry'__128 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:145:10-21 @ Verse 10-21 -...of every living thing, except the...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:146:1-4 @ Verse 1-4 -...will be their own, except that...

mhcc@Proverbs:5:15-23 @ Verse 15-23 -...are not properly united, except as...-creatures, yet a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, who not only sees, but ponders all his goings. Those who are so foolish as to choose the way of sin, are justly left of God to themselves, to go on in the way to destruction. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Proverbs:17:8. @ Verse 8. -...relatives. But no friend, except Christ,...18. Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.

mhcc@Ecclesiastes:12:8-14 @ Verse 8-14 - Solomon repeats his text, VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY. These are the words of one that could speak by dear-...be vanity and vexation, except they...__1 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Isaiah:19:1-17 @ Verse 1-17 -...will speedily overtake them, except they...

mhcc@Isaiah:28:16-22 @ Verse 16-22 - Here is a promise of Christ, as the only foundation of hope for escaping the wrath to come. This foundation was laid in Zion, in the eternal counsels of God. This foundation is a stone, firm and able to support his church. It is a tried stone, a chosen stone, approved of God, and never failed any who made trial of it. A corner stone, binding together the whole building, and bearing the whole weight; precious in the sight of the Lord, and of every believer; a sure foundation on which to build. And he who in any age or nation shall believe this testimony, and rest all his hopes, and his never-...Ghost; or for happiness, except the...

mhcc@Isaiah:41:21-29 @ Verse 21-29 -...own plans. All prophecies, except those...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Isaiah:43:22-28 @ Verse 22-28 -...reason to expect pardon, except we...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Isaiah:50:1-3 @ Verse 1-3 -...any of their advantages, except for...27:54.

mhcc@Isaiah:56:3-8 @ Verse 3-8 -...are separated from him except by...

mhcc@Jeremiah:4:3,4 @ Verse 3,4 - An unhumbled heart is like ground untilled. It is ground which may be improved; it is our ground let out to us; but it is fallow; it is over-...spirit within us; for except a...

mhcc@Jeremiah:22:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...persons, cities, nor nations, except for...

mhcc@Jeremiah:31:10-17 @ Verse 10-17 -...not have full accomplishment except in...-kindness, and they will be satisfied with it, and desire no more to make them happy. Rachel is represented as rising from her grave, and refusing to be comforted, supposing her offspring rooted out. The murder of the children at Bethlehem, by Herod,

mhcc@Ezekiel:4:9-17 @ Verse 9-17 -...mixed together, seldom used except in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Ezekiel:28:1-19 @ Verse 1-19 -...Nor can any wisdom, except that...

mhcc@Hosea:11:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...can come to him except he...

mhcc@Hosea:13:9-16 @ Verse 9-16 - Israel had destroyed himself by his rebellion; but he could not save himself, his help was from the Lord only. This may well be applied to the case of spiritual redemption, from that lost state into which all have fallen by wilful sins. God often gives in displeasure what we sinfully desire. It is the happiness of the saints, that, whether God gives or takes away, all is in love. But it is the misery of the wicked, that, whether God gives or takes away, it is all in wrath, nothing is comfortable. Except sinners repent and believe the gospel, anguish will soon come upon them. The prophecy of the ruin of Israel as a nation, also showed there would be a merciful and powerful interposition of God, to save a remnant of them. Yet this was but a shadow of the ransom of the true Israel, by the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. He will destroy death and the grave. The Lord would not repent of his purpose and promise. Yet, in the mean time, Israel would be desolated for her sins. Without fruitfulness in good works, springing from the Holy Spirit, all other fruitfulness will be found as empty as the uncertain riches of the world. The wrath of God will wither its branches, its sprigs shall be dried up, it shall come to nothing. Woes, more terrible than any from the most cruel warfare, shall fall on those who rebel against God. From such miseries, and from sin, the cause of them, may the Lord deliver us. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Joel:2:1-14 @ Verse 1-14 -...garments would be vain, except their...-abhorrence; by sorrow for their sins, and separation from them. There is no question but that if we truly repent of our sins, God will forgive them; but whether he will remove affliction is not promised, yet the probability of it should encourage us to repent.

mhcc@Amos:3:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...man cannot walk together, except they...

mhcc@Micah:1:8-16 @ Verse 8-16 -...be turned into shame, except that...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Micah:6:6-8 @ Verse 6-8 -...all proposals of peace, except those...

mhcc@Nahum:3:8-19 @ Verse 8-19 - Strong-holds, even the strongest, are no defence against the judgments of God. They shall be unable to do any thing for themselves. The Chaldeans and Medes would devour the land like canker-...us. Are we better, except as...-hold for every believer in time of trouble, that cannot be stormed or taken; and he knoweth those that trust in Him. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Zechariah:5:1-4 @ Verse 1-4 -...this wrath of God, except we...

mhcc@Matthew:5:21-26 @ Verse 21-26 -...had taught, that nothing except actual...-examination. What is here said is very applicable to our being reconciled to God through Christ. While we are alive, we are in the way to his judgement-seat; after death, it will be too late. When we consider the importance of the case, and the uncertainty of life, how needful it is to seek peace with God, without delay!

mhcc@Matthew:12:38-45 @ Verse 38-45 -...residence of unclean spirits, except those...

mhcc@Matthew:22:41-46 @ Verse 41-46 -...any solve the difficulty except he...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Matthew:27:11-25 @ Verse 11-25 -...the sin of others, except Him...

mhcc@Mark:12:28-34 @ Verse 28-34 -...were of no power except as...

mhcc@Luke:7:36-50 @ Verse 36-50 -...glory of the gospel, except the...-hearted. But while they feel they cannot enough express self-abhorrence on account of sin, and admiration of his mercy, the self-sufficient will be disgusted, because the gospel encourages such repenting sinners. The Pharisee, instead of rejoicing in the tokens of the woman's repentance, confined his thoughts to her former bad character. But without free forgiveness none of us can escape the wrath to come; this our gracious Saviour has purchased with his blood, that he may freely bestow it on every one that believes in him. Christ, by a parable, forced Simon to acknowledge that the greater sinner this woman had been, the greater love she ought to show to Him when her sins were pardoned. Learn here, that sin is a debt; and all are sinners, are debtors to Almighty God. Some sinners are greater debtors; but whether our debt be more or less, it is more than we are able to pay. God is ready to forgive; and his Son having purchased pardon for those who believe in him, his gospel promises it to them, and his Spirit seals it to repenting sinners, and gives them the comfort. Let us keep far from the proud spirit of the Pharisee, simply depending upon and rejoicing in Christ alone, and so be prepared to obey him more zealously, and more strongly to recommend him unto all around us. The more we express our sorrow for sin, and our love to Christ, the clearer evidence we have of the forgiveness of our sins. What a wonderful change does grace make upon a sinner's heart and life, as well as upon his state before God, by the full remission of all his sins through faith in the Lord Jesus! **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Luke:13:6-9 @ Verse 6-9 - This parable of the barren fig-...before: the barren tree, except it...

mhcc@Luke:23:6-12 @ Verse 6-12 -...They agree in little, except in...

mhcc@John:1:15-18 @ Verse 15-18 -...man can know God, except as...

mhcc@John:12:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 - Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much serving. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another way; she still served, but within hearing of Christ's gracious words. Mary gave a token of love to Christ, who had given real tokens of his love to her and her family. God's Anointed should be our Anointed. Has God poured on him the oil of gladness above his fellows, let us pour on him the ointment of our best affections. In Judas a foul sin is gilded over with a plausible pretence. We must not think that those do no acceptable service, who do it not in our way. The reigning love of money is heart-...as cannot be explained, except by...

mhcc@Acts:2:14-21 @ Verse 14-21 -...of the great day, except those...

mhcc@Acts:3:12-18 @ Verse 12-18 -...to receive any honour, except as...-equal with Him; while the apostles knew that they were weak, sinful men, and dependent for every thing on Jesus, whose power effected the cure. Useful men must be very humble. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to thy name, give glory. Every crown must be cast at the feet of Christ. The apostle showed the Jews the greatness of their crime, but would not anger or drive them to despair. Assuredly, those who reject, refuse, or deny Christ, do it through ignorance; but this can in no case be an excuse.

mhcc@Acts:3:22-26 @ Verse 22-26 -...turned from their sin, except by...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Acts:22:12-21 @ Verse 12-21 - The apostle goes on to relate how he was confirmed in the change he had made. The Lord having chosen the sinner, that he should know his will, he is humbled, enlightened, and brought to the knowledge of Christ and his blessed gospel. Christ is here called that Just One; for he is Jesus Christ the righteous. Those whom God has chosen to know his will, must look to Jesus, for by him God has made known his good-...heart to the gospel, except the...

mhcc@Acts:28:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 -...does us no harm, except we...

mhcc@Romans:5:6-11 @ Verse 6-11 -...argument can be applied, except that...-sufficient Portion, through Christ only.

mhcc@Galatians:1:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 - St. Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ; he was expressly appointed by him, consequently by God the Father, who is one with him in respect of his Divine nature, and who appointed Christ as Mediator. Grace, includes God's good-...means be put away except the...

mhcc@Philippians:2:5-11 @ Verse 5-11 - The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death. Notice the two natures of Christ; his Divine nature, and human nature. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-...us in all things except sin....5:23. Here we see such motives to self-denying love as nothing else can supply. Do we thus love and obey the Son of God?

mhcc@1Timothy:6:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 -...any words as wholesome, except the...-surmisings, disputes that are all subtlety, and of no solidity, between men of corrupt and carnal minds, ignorant of the truth and its sanctifying power, and seeking their worldly advantage.

mhcc@1Timothy:6:11-16 @ Verse 11-16 -...None can approach him except as...

mhcc@2Timothy:2:22-26 @ Verse 22-26 -...they never can escape, except by..._2__3 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@Hebrews:9:15-22 @ Verse 15-22 -...even his religious duties; except as...-procuring cause, and offer our spiritual sacrifices as sprinkled with Christ's blood, and so purified from their defilement.

mhcc@Hebrews:9:23-28 @ Verse 23-28 -...the day of judgment, except the...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@James:5:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...treasures will soon perish, except as...

mhcc@1Peter:2:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - Evil-...praise are not acceptable, except through...-stone, that unites the whole number of believers into one everlasting temple, and bears the weight of the whole fabric. Elected, or chosen, for a foundation that is everlasting. Precious beyond compare, by all that can give worth. To be built on Christ means, to believe in him; but in this many deceive themselves, they consider not what it is, nor the necessity of it, to partake of the salvation he has wrought. Though the frame of the world were falling to pieces, that man who is built on this foundation may hear it without fear. He shall not be confounded. The believing soul makes haste to Christ, but it never finds cause to hasten from him. All true Christians are a chosen generation; they make one family, a people distinct from the world: of another spirit, principle, and practice; which they could never be, if they were not chosen in Christ to be such, and sanctified by his Spirit. Their first state is a state of gross darkness, but they are called out of darkness into a state of joy, pleasure, and prosperity; that they should show forth the praises of the Lord by their profession of his truth, and their good conduct. How vast their obligations to Him who has made them his people, and has shown mercy to them! To be without this mercy is a woful state, though a man have all worldly enjoyments. And there is nothing that so kindly works repentance, as right thoughts of the mercy and love of God. Let us not dare to abuse and affront the free grace of God, if we mean to be saved by it; but let all who would be found among those who obtain mercy, walk as his people.

mhcc@1John:5:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 - True love for the people of God, may be distinguished from natural kindness or party attachments, by its being united with the love of God, and obedience to his commands. The same Holy Spirit that taught the love, will have taught obedience also; and that man cannot truly love the children of God, who, by habit, commits sin or neglects known duty. As God's commands are holy, just, and good rules of liberty and happiness, so those who are born of God and love him, do not count them grievous, but lament that they cannot serve him more perfectly. Self-...with resolution. But all, except believers...

mhcc@1John:5:9-12 @ Verse 9-12 -...of doubt with him, except in...

mhcc@Revelation:3:14-22 @ Verse 14-22 -...neither hot nor cold; except as...-conceit and self-delusion; "Because thou sayest." What a difference between their thoughts of themselves, and the thoughts Christ had of them! How careful should we be not to cheat our owns souls! There are many in hell, who once thought themselves far in the way to heaven. Let us beg of God that we may not be left to flatter and deceive ourselves. Professors grow proud, as they become carnal and formal. Their state was wretched in itself. They were poor; really poor, when they said and thought they were rich. They could not see their state, nor their way, nor their danger, yet they thought they saw it. They had not the garment of justification, nor sanctification: they were exposed to sin and shame; their rags that would defile them. They were naked, without house or harbour, for they were without God, in whom alone the soul of man can find rest and safety. Good counsel was given by Christ to this sinful people. Happy those who take his counsel, for all others must perish in their sins. Christ lets them know where they might have true riches, and how they might have them. Some things must be parted with, but nothing valuable; and it is only to make room for receiving true riches. Part with sin and self-confidence, that you may be filled with his hidden treasure. They must receive from Christ the white raiment he purchased and provided for them; his own imputed righteousness for justification, and the garments of holiness and sanctification. Let them give themselves up to his word and Spirit, and their eyes shall be opened to see their way and their end. Let us examine ourselves by the rule of his word, and pray earnestly for the teaching of his Holy Spirit, to take away our pride, prejudices, and worldly lusts. Sinners ought to take the rebukes of God's word and rod, as tokens of his love to their souls. Christ stood without; knocking, by the dealings of his providence, the warnings and teaching of his word, and the influences of his Spirit. Christ still graciously, by his word and Spirit, comes to the door of the hearts of sinners. Those who open to him shall enjoy his presence. If what he finds would make but a poor feast, what he brings will supply a rich one. He will give fresh supplies of graces and comforts. In the conclusion is a promise to the overcoming believer. Christ himself had temptations and conflicts; he overcame them all, and was more than a conqueror. Those made like to Christ in his trials, shall be made like to him in glory. All is closed with the general demand of attention. And these counsels, while suited to the churches to which they were addressed, are deeply interesting to all men. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Revelation:7:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...by the believer himself, except as...

mhcc@Revelation:17:7-14 @ Verse 7-14 -...earth within its influence, except the...

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