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mhcc@Genesis:33:1-16 @ Verse 1-16 - Jacob, having by prayer committed his case to God, went on his way. Come what will, nothing can come amiss to him whose heart is fixed, trusting in God. Jacob bowed to Esau. A humble, submissive behaviour goes far towards turning away wrath. Esau embraced Jacob. God has the hearts of all men in his hands, and can turn them when and how he pleases. It is not in vain to trust in God, and to call upon him in the day of trouble. And when a man's ways please the Lord he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Esau receives Jacob as a brother, and much tenderness passes between them. Esau asks, Who are those with thee? To this common question, Jacob spoke like himself, like a man whose eyes are ever directed towards the Lord. Jacob urged Esau, though his fear was over, and he took his present. It is well when men's religion makes them generous, free-hearted, and open-...will expect us to join in...40:11. As parents, teachers or pastors, we should all follow his example.

mhcc@Exodus:1:8-14 @ Verse 8-14 -...children of Israel should join their...-masters set over them, not only to burden them, but to afflict them with their burdens. They not only made them serve for Pharaoh's profit, but so that their lives became bitter. The Israelites wonderfully increased. Christianity spread most when it was persecuted: the blood of the martyrs was the seed of the church. They that take counsel against the Lord and his Israel, do but imagine a vain thing, and create greater vexation to themselves.

mhcc@Exodus:12:43-51 @ Verse 43-51 -...in God's mercies should join in...1st Corinthians strkjv@5:7. his blood is the only ransom for our souls; without the shedding of it there is no remission; without the sprinkling of it there can be no salvation. Have we, by faith in him, sheltered our souls from deserved vengeance under the protection of his atoning blood? Do we keep close to him, constantly depending upon him? Do we so profess our faith in the Redeemer, and our obligations to him, that all who pass by may know to whom we belong? Do we stand prepared for his service, ready to walk in his ways, and to separate ourselves from his enemies? These are questions of vast importance to the soul; may the Lord direct our consciences honestly to answer them. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Exodus:18:7-12 @ Verse 7-12 - Conversation concerning God's wondrous works is good, and edifies. Jethro not only rejoiced in the honour done to his son-in-law, but in all the goodness done to Israel. Standers-...relations and friends to join in...

mhcc@Deuteronomy:19:15-21 @ Verse 15-21 -...be careful not to join in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Deuteronomy:21:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...heart, and all should join in...

mhcc@Joshua:10:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...peace with God and join Israel,...

mhcc@1Samuel:10:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...himself strongly moved to join with...

mhcc@1Samuel:18:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 -...will be willing to join themselves...

mhcc@1Samuel:25:39-44 @ Verse 39-44 -...trails. Thus those who join themselves..._1__26 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@1Samuel:26:13-20 @ Verse 13-20 -...us both. Let us join in...

mhcc@1Kings:22:29-40 @ Verse 29-40 -...what they get that join with...-doers, are in danger of sharing in their plagues. By Jehoshaphat's deliverance, God let him know, that though he was displeased with him, yet he had not deserted him. God is a friend that will not fail us when other friends do. Let no man think to hide himself from God's judgment. God directed the arrow to hit Ahab; those cannot escape with life, whom God has doomed to death. Ahab lived long enough to see part of Micaiah's prophecy accomplished. He had time to feel himself die; with what horror must he have thought upon the wickedness he had committed!

mhcc@2Kings:9:16-29 @ Verse 16-29 -...the law. Ahaziah was joined with...-doers; we shall be entangled in guilt and misery by it.

mhcc@2Kings:23:31-37 @ Verse 31-37 - After Josiah was laid in his grave, one trouble came on another, till, in twenty-...raised up some to join the..._2__24 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@1Chronicles:29:20-25 @ Verse 20-25 -...have the benefit who join him,...

mhcc@2Chronicles:20:31-37 @ Verse 31-37 -...afterward pressed him to join him,...1st Kings strkjv@22:49. Thus the alliance was broken, and the Divine rebuke had its effect, at least for a season. Let us be thankful for any losses which may have prevented the loss of our immortal souls. Let us praise the Lord, who sought after us, and left us not to perish in our sins. Henry'_2__21 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@Nehemiah:12:27-43 @ Verse 27-43 - All our cities, all our houses, must have holiness to the Lord written upon them. The believer should undertake nothing which he does not dedicate to the Lord. We are concerned to cleanse our hands, and purify our hearts, when any work for God is to pass through them. Those that would be employed to sanctify others, must sanctify themselves, and set themselves apart for God. To those who are sanctified, all their creature-...public mercies, ought to join in...

mhcc@Esther:8:15-17 @ Verse 15-17 -...church prospers, many will join it,...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Job:30:15-31 @ Verse 15-31 -...Job. When inward temptations join with...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:9:11-20 @ Verse 11-20 -...desire that others may join with...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:26 @ ****** Psalms 26 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 26 *** David, in this psalm, appeals to God touching his integrity. -...that shortly he shall join the...__Outline Henry'__27 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:48:8-14 @ Verse 8-14 - We have here the improvement which the people of God are to make of his glorious and gracious appearances for them. Let our faith in the word of God be hereby confirmed. Let our hope of the stability of the church be encouraged. Let our minds be filled with good thoughts of God. All the streams of mercy that flow down to us, must be traced to the fountain of His loving-...may be encouraged to join yourselves...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:57:7-11 @ Verse 7-11 -...to bring others to join in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:66:13-20 @ Verse 13-20 -...prayers, inviting them to join us...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:68:29-31 @ Verse 29-31 -...that are without, to join the...29,31. There is that beauty and benefit in the service of God, and in the gospel of Christ which went forth from Jerusalem, which is enough to invite sinners out of all nations.

mhcc@Psalms:113 @ ****** Psalms 113 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 113 *** An exhortation to praise God. -...produce many converts to join in...__Outline Henry'__114 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:116:10-19 @ Verse 10-19 - When troubled, we do best to hold our peace, for we are apt to speak unadvisedly. Yet there may be true faith where there are workings of unbelief; but then faith will prevail; and being humbled for our distrust of God's word, we shall experience his faithfulness to it. What can the pardoned sinner, or what can those who have been delivered from trouble or distress, render to the Lord for his benefits? We cannot in any way profit him. Our best is unworthy of his acceptance; yet we ought to devote ourselves and all we have to his service. I will take the cup of salvation; I will offer the drink-...to invite others to join him....**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Psalms:117 @ ****** Psalms 117 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 117 *** All people called upon to praise God. - Here is a solemn call to all nations to praise the Lord, and proper matter for that praise is suggested. We are soon weary of well-...he calls upon to join his...__Outline Henry'__118 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Proverbs:9:1-12 @ Verse 1-12 -...the foolish, we must join those...

mhcc@Ecclesiastes:4:9-12 @ Verse 9-12 -...Where two are closely joined in...

mhcc@Isaiah:12 @ ****** Isaiah 12 ****** *** Outline of Isaiah 12 *** This is a hymn of praise suited to the times of the Messiah. - The song of praise in this chapter is suitable for the return of the outcasts of Israel from their long captivity, but it is especially suitable to the case of a sinner, when he first finds peace and joy in believing; to that of a believer, when his peace is renewed after corrections for backslidings; and to that of the whole company of the redeemed, when they meet before the throne of God in heaven. The promise is sure, and the blessings contained in it are very rich; and the benefits enjoyed through Jesus Christ, call for the most enlarged thanksgivings. By Jesus Christ, the Root of Jesse, the Divine anger against mankind was turned away, for he is our Peace. Those to whom God is reconciled, he comforts. They are taught to triumph in God and their interest in him. I will trust him to prepare me for his salvation, and preserve me to it. I will trust him with all my concerns, not doubting but he will make all to work for good. Faith in God is a sovereign remedy against tormenting fears. Many Christians have God for their strength, who have him not for their song; they walk in darkness: but those who have God for their strength ought to make him their song; that is, give him the glory of it, and take to themselves the comfort of it. This salvation is from the love of God the Father, it comes to us through God the Son, it is applied by the new-creating power of God the Spirit. When this is seen by faith, the trembling sinner learns to hope in God, and is delivered from fear. The purifying and sanctifying influences of the Holy Ghost often are denoted under the emblem of springing water. This work flows through the mediation of Christ, and is conveyed to our souls by means of God's ordinances. Blessed be God, we have wells of salvation opened on every side, and may draw from them the waters of life and consolation. In the second part of this gospel song, ver. (Verse4-6,.)...to draw others to join them...__Outline Henry'__13 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Isaiah:13:6-18 @ Verse 6-18 -...of horror. Those who join themselves...18:4. All that men have, they would give for their lives, but no man's riches shall be the ransom of his life. Pause here and wonder that men should be thus cruel and inhuman, and see how corrupt the nature of man is become. And that little infants thus suffer, which shows that there is an original guilt, by which life is forfeited as soon as it is begun. The day of the Lord will, indeed, be terrible with wrath and fierce anger, far beyond all here stated. Nor will there be any place for the sinner to flee to, or attempt an escape. But few act as though they believed these things.

mhcc@Isaiah:18 @ ****** Isaiah 18 ****** *** Outline of Isaiah 18 *** God's care for his people; and the increase of the church. -...others, and hasten to join him...__Outline Henry'__19 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Isaiah:26:1-4 @ Verse 1-4 -...then be encouraged to join to...

mhcc@Isaiah:45:11-19 @ Verse 11-19 -...and all that truly join the...

mhcc@Isaiah:60:9-14 @ Verse 9-14 -...description of men, shall join to...

mhcc@Jeremiah:31:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...for our Father, and join the...-born, we shall want nothing that is good for us. These predictions doubtless refer also to a future gathering of the Israelites from all quarters of the globe. And they figuratively describe the conversion of sinners to Christ, and the plain and safe way in which they are led.

mhcc@Ezekiel:38:1-13 @ Verse 1-13 -...against them; though they join together,...

mhcc@Joel:1:14-20 @ Verse 14-20 -...therefore every one must join in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Obadiah:1:1-16 @ Verse 1-16 -...men with whom we join ourselves,...

mhcc@Micah:7:8-13 @ Verse 8-13 -...not destroyed; we may join hope...

mhcc@Zephaniah:2:4-15 @ Verse 4-15 -...and the strangers who join them,...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Zechariah:2:6-9 @ Verse 6-9 -...should engage us to join them,...2:40. What Christ will do for his church, shall be an evident proof of God's care and affection. He that touches you, touches the apple of his eye. This is a strong expression of God's love to his church. He takes what is done against her as done against the tenderest part of the eye, to which the least touch is a great offence. Christ is sent to be the Protector of his church.

mhcc@Zechariah:2:10-13 @ Verse 10-13 -...for his people who join him...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Zechariah:10:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 - Spiritual blessings had been promised under figurative allusions to earthly plenty. Seasonable rain is a great mercy, which we may ask of God when there is most need of it, and we may look for it to come. We must in our prayers ask for mercies in their proper time. The Lord would make bright clouds, and give showers of rain. This may be an exhortation to seek the influences of the Holy Spirit, in faith and by prayer, through which the blessings held forth in the promises are obtained and enjoyed. The prophet shows the folly of making addresses to idols, as their fathers had done. The Lord visited the remnant of his flock in mercy, and was about to renew their courage and strength for conflict and victory. Every creature is to us what God makes it to be. Every one raised to support the nation, as a corner-...that differ, as nails join the...

mhcc@Matthew:9:14-17 @ Verse 14-17 -...for it would not join well...

mhcc@Matthew:11:16-24 @ Verse 16-24 -...to get them to join in...

mhcc@Matthew:20:29-34 @ Verse 29-34 -...body or mind, to join in...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Matthew:21:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 -...people! The changing multitude join the...

mhcc@Luke:9:57-62 @ Verse 57-62 -...us not try to join the...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@John:2:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 - It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case before him, and then refer ourselves to him to do as he pleases. In Christ's reply to his mother there was no disrespect. He used the same word when speaking to her with affection from the cross; yet it is a standing testimony against the idolatry of after-ages, in giving undue honours to his mother. His hour is come when we know not what to do. Delays of mercy are not denials of prayer. Those that expect Christ's favours, must observe his orders with ready obedience. The way of duty is the way to mercy; and Christ's methods must not be objected against. The beginning of Moses' miracles was turning water into blood, Exodus strkjv@7:20. the beginning of Christ's miracles was turning water into wine; which may remind us of the difference between the law of Moses and the gospel of Christ. He showed that he improves creature-...invite the Redeemer to join with...

mhcc@Acts:2:14-21 @ Verse 14-21 -...of Christ, and to join themselves...

mhcc@Acts:10:19-33 @ Verse 19-33 -...to invite them to join us...

mhcc@Acts:14:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...If the church's enemies join to...-place. In times of persecution, believers may see cause to quit a spot, though they do not quit their Master's work.

mhcc@Acts:21 @ ****** Acts 21 ****** *** Outline of Acts 21 *** Paul's voyage towards Jerusalem. (_1-7.) Paul at Cesarea. The prophecy of Agabus, Paul at Jerusalem. (_8-18.)...He is persuaded to join in...(_19-26.) Being in danger from the Jews, he is rescued by the Romans. (_27-40.) *** Commentary ***

mhcc@Romans:13:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 - The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Whatever the persons in authority over us themselves may be, yet the just power they have, must be submitted to and obeyed. In the general course of human affairs, rulers are not a terror to honest, quiet, and good subjects, but to evil-...smugglers, and others who join with...

mhcc@1Corinthians:3:10-15 @ Verse 10-15 - The apostle was a wise master-...us not dare to join a...

mhcc@1Corinthians:5:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...faith in him, nor join in...

mhcc@1Corinthians:10:15-22 @ Verse 15-22 -...venture into places, and join in...

mhcc@1Corinthians:11:2-16 @ Verse 2-16 -...in public assemblies, and join in...

mhcc@1Corinthians:14:6-14 @ Verse 6-14 -...assemblies, that all may join in,...

mhcc@2Corinthians:6:11-18 @ Verse 11-18 -...conversation. We should not join in..._2__7 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@2Corinthians:8:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...those who will not join in...

mhcc@Philippians:3:12-21 @ Verse 12-21 -...in heaven. Let them join in...-create our souls unto holiness; to deliver us from our enemies, and to employ our bodies and souls as instruments of righteousness in his service. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@Philippians:4:2-9 @ Verse 2-9 - Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-...by prayer. We must join thanksgivings...

mhcc@1Thessalonians:5:6-11 @ Verse 6-11 -...our souls. We should join in...

mhcc@Philemon:1:15-22 @ Verse 15-22 -...before the throne to join for...

mhcc@Hebrews:12:12-17 @ Verse 12-17 -...from the blessing, nor join the...

mhcc@Hebrews:12:18-29 @ Verse 18-29 - Mount Sinai, on which the Jewish church state was formed, was a mount such as might be touched, though forbidden to be so, a place that could be felt; so the Mosaic dispensation was much in outward and earthly things. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence. But the most holy must despair, if judged by the holy law given from Sinai, without a Saviour. The gospel church is called Mount Zion; there believers have clearer views of heaven, and more heavenly tempers of soul. All the children of God are heirs, and every one has the privileges of the first-...soul be supposed to join that...-minded, loving this present world and state of things, looking back to it with a lingering eye, full of pride and guile, filled with lusts; such a soul would seem to have mistaken its way, place, state, and company. It would be uneasy to itself and all about it. Christ is the Mediator of this new covenant, between God and man, to bring them together in this covenant; to keep them together; to plead with God for us, and to plead with us for God; and at length to bring God and his people together in heaven. This covenant is made firm by the blood of Christ sprinkled upon our consciences, as the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled upon the altar and the victim. This blood of Christ speaks in behalf of sinners; it pleads not for vengeance, but for mercy. See then that you refuse not his gracious call and offered salvation. See that you do not refuse Him who speaketh from heaven, with infinite tenderness and love; for how can those escape, who turn from God in unbelief or apostacy, while he so graciously beseeches them to be reconciled, and to receive his everlasting favour! God's dealing with men under the gospel, in a way of grace, assures us, that he will deal with the despisers of the gospel, in a way of judgment. We cannot worship God acceptably, unless we worship him with reverence and godly fear. Only the grace of God enables us to worship God aright. God is the same just and righteous God under the gospel as under the law. The inheritance of believers is secured to them; and all things pertaining to salvation are freely given in answer to prayer. Let us seek for grace, that we may serve God with reverence and godly fear. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****

mhcc@2Peter:3:11-18 @ Verse 11-18 - From the doctrine of Christ's second coming, we are exhorted to purity and godliness. This is the effect of real knowledge. Very exact and universal holiness is enjoined, not resting in any low measure or degree. True Christians look for new heavens and a new earth; freed from the vanity to which things present are subject, and the sin they are polluted with. Those only who are clothed with the righteousness of Christ, and sanctified by the Holy Ghost, shall be admitted to dwell in this holy place. He is faithful, who has promised. Those, whose sins are pardoned, and their peace made with God, are the only safe and happy people; therefore follow after peace, and that with all men; follow after holiness as well as peace. Never expect to be found at that day of God in peace, if you are lazy and idle in this your day, in which we must finish the work given us to do. Only the diligent Christian will be the happy Christian in the day of the Lord. Our Lord will suddenly come to us, or shortly call us to him; and shall he find us idle? Learn to make a right use of the patience of our Lord, who as yet delays his coming. Proud, carnal, and corrupt men, seek to wrest some things into a seeming agreement with their wicked doctrines. But this is no reason why St. Paul's epistles, or any other part of the Scriptures, should be laid aside; for men, left to themselves, pervert every gift of God. Then let us seek to have our minds prepared for receiving things hard to be understood, by putting in practice things which are more easy to be understood. But there must be self-...and praise him, and join in..._1__1 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _

mhcc@Jude:1:17-23 @ Verse 17-23 -...All endeavours must be joined with...

mhcc@Revelation:13:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - The apostle, standing on the shore, saw a savage beast rise out of the sea; a tyrannical, idolatrous, persecuting power, springing up out of the troubles which took place. It was a frightful monster! It appears to mean that worldly, oppressing dominion, which for many ages, even from the times of the Babylonish captivity, had been hostile to the church. The first beast then began to oppress and persecute the righteous for righteousness' sake, but they suffered most under the fourth beast of Daniel, (the Roman empire,)...forsake their Saviour, and join his...

mhcc@Revelation:17:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...and seduced others to join her...

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