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mhcc@Genesis:7:1-12 @ Verse 1-12 - The call to Noah is very kind, like that of a tender father to his children to come in-...and sought and expected salvation through...
mhcc@Genesis:7:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 -...soul to Christ, the salvation is...13:25.
mhcc@Genesis:7:21-24 @ Verse 21-24 -...refuse, or abuse the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Genesis:19:1-29 @ Verse 1-29 -...that needful work. The salvation of...
mhcc@Genesis:49:13-18 @ Verse 13-18 -...have waited for the salvation of...
mhcc@Genesis:49:28-33 @ Verse 28-33 - Jacob blessed every one according to the blessings God in after-times intended to bestow upon them. He spoke about his burial-...His hands for whose salvation we...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Exodus:8:20-32 @ Verse 20-32 - Pharaoh was early at his false devotions to the river; and shall we be for more sleep and more slumber, when any service to the Lord is to be done? The Egyptians and the Hebrews were to be marked in the plague of flies. The Lord knows them that are his, and will make it appear, perhaps in this world, certainly in the other, that he has set them apart for himself. Pharaoh unwillingly entered into a treaty with Moses and Aaron. He is content they should sacrifice to their God, provided they would do it in the land of Egypt. But it would be an abomination to God, should they offer the Egyptian sacrifices; and it would be an abomination to the Egyptians, should they offer to God the objects of the worship of the Egyptians, namely, their calves or oxen. Those who would offer acceptable sacrifice to God, must separate themselves from the wicked and profane. They must also retire from the world. Israel cannot keep the feast of the Lord, either among the brick-kilns or among the flesh-...some future season, when salvation may...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Exodus:12:21-28 @ Verse 21-28 - That night, when the first-...to wait for the salvation of...-times they should carefully teach their children the meaning of this service. It is good for children to ask about the things of God; they that ask for the way will find it. The keeping of this solemnity every year was, 1. To look backward, that they might remember what great things God had done for them and their fathers. Old mercies, to ourselves, or to our fathers, must not be forgotten, that God may be praised, and our faith in him encouraged. 2. It was designed to look forward, as an earnest of the great sacrifice of the Lamb of God in the fulness of time. Christ our passover was sacrificed for us; his death was our life.
mhcc@Exodus:14:10-14 @ Verse 10-14 -...thoughts of the great salvation God...
mhcc@Exodus:27:20,21 @ Verse 20,21 -...the gentiles, and for salvation unto...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Leviticus:5:14-19 @ Verse 14-19 -...Christ. And the gospel salvation is...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Leviticus:23:23-32 @ Verse 23-32 -...and to accept the salvation of...
mhcc@Leviticus:25:8-22 @ Verse 8-22 -...of gospel liberty and salvation results...-denial in obedience. Some asked, What shall we eat the seventh year? Thus many Christians anticipate evils, questioning what they shall do, and fearing to proceed in the way of duty. But we have no right to anticipate evils, so as to distress ourselves about them. To carnal minds we may appear to act absurdly, but the path of duty is ever the path of safety.
mhcc@Numbers:26:63-65 @ Verse 63-65 -...seek forgiveness, value the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Numbers:27:15-23 @ Verse 15-23 -...Jesus Christ," for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Numbers:35:Zec @ Verse Zechariah -...not the highway of salvation, resemble...-...simple faith hope for salvation and...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Deuteronomy:5:23-33 @ Verse 23-33 -...desires the welfare and salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Deuteronomy:28:45-68 @ Verse 45-68 -...To this Refuge and salvation let...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Deuteronomy:32:1-2 @ Verse 1,2 -...and of life and salvation by...
mhcc@Joshua:3:7-13 @ Verse 7-13 -...power to finish the salvation of...
mhcc@Joshua:3:14-17 @ Verse 14-17 -...those who oppose the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Joshua:5:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 - How dreadful is their case, who see the wrath of God advancing towards them, without being able to turn it aside, or escape it! Such will be the horrible situation of the wicked; nor can words express the anguish of their feelings, or the greatness of their terror. Oh that they would now take warning, and before it be too late, flee for refuge to lay hold upon that hope set before them in the gospel! God impressed these fears on the Canaanites, and dispirited them. This gave a short rest to the Israelites, and circumcision rolled away the reproach of Egypt. They were hereby owned to be the free-...himself in perfecting the salvation of...
mhcc@Joshua:5:13-15 @ Verse 13-15 -...for the defence and salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Joshua:6:Heb @ Verse Hebrews -...disregard the sign of salvation; even...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Judges:4:10-16. @ Verse 10-16. -...Lord alone is the salvation of...3:23. He was not deceived in his confidence. When God goes before us in our spiritual conflicts, we must bestir ourselves; and when, by his grace, he gives us some success against the enemies of our souls, we must improve it by watchfulness and resolution.
mhcc@Judges:5:6-11. @ Verse 6-11. -...ordinances, the walls of salvation, whence...
mhcc@Judges:11:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 -...to those who desire salvation by...
mhcc@Ruth:1:15-18 @ Verse 15-18 -...yet come short of salvation by...
mhcc@Ruth:4:9-12 @ Verse 9-12 -...souls, but reject the salvation of...
mhcc@1Samuel:2:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 -...his free and precious salvation. This...
mhcc@1Samuel:6:19-21 @ Verse 19-21 -...their convictions, and put salvation away..._1__7 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Samuel:9:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praise-...weary, in seeking the salvation of...
mhcc@1Samuel:9:18-27 @ Verse 18-27 - Samuel, that good prophet, was so far from envying Saul, or bearing him any ill-...places where they found salvation for..._1__10 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@2Samuel:10:6-14 @ Verse 6-14 -...assuredly hoping for his salvation in...
mhcc@2Samuel:24:16,17 @ Verse 16,17 -...to God, for the salvation of...
mhcc@1Kings:2:2Sa @ Verse 2Samuel - strkjv@23:1-...the offices and the salvation of...
mhcc@1Kings:4:29-34 @ Verse 29-34 -...that is needful for salvation is..._1__5 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Kings:20:31-43 @ Verse 31-43 -...till the day of salvation is..._1__21 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@2Kings:2:9-12 @ Verse 9-12 -...for the conversion and salvation of...
mhcc@2Kings:8:25-29 @ Verse 25-29 -...an interest in the salvation of..._2__9 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Chronicles:1:1-27 @ Verse 1-27 -...the things necessary to salvation are...2:10.
mhcc@1Chronicles:2 @ Henry'_1__1 ****** 1st Chronicles 2 ****** *** Outline of 1st Chronicles 2 *** Genealogies. -...are welcome to his salvation who...-creatures. __Outline Henry'_1__3 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Chronicles:16:7-36 @ Verse 7-36 -...his salvation, his promised salvation by...
mhcc@2Chronicles:22 @ Henry'_2__21 ****** 2nd Chronicles 22 ****** *** Outline of 2nd Chronicles 22 *** The reign of Ahaziah, Athaliah destroys the royal family. -...David, and thereby the salvation of...__Outline Henry'_2__23 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@Esther:7:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...we pray for the salvation of...
mhcc@Esther:10 @ ****** Esther 10 ****** *** Outline of Esther 10 *** Greatness of Ahasuerus-Mordecai's advancement. -...safe and glorious; our salvation is...__Outline Henry'__1 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Job:12:12-25 @ Verse 12-25 -...one event was the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Job:13:13-22 @ Verse 13-22 -...him happy, but his salvation, in...
mhcc@Job:13:23-28 @ Verse 23-28 -...unbelievers, yet there is salvation devised,...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Job:19:23-29 @ Verse 23-29 -...his Redeemer, and expected salvation through...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:3:4-8 @ Verse 4-8 -...God, are sure of salvation; for...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:4:6-8 @ Verse 6-8 - Wordly people inquire for good, not for the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good meat, good drink, a good trade, and a good estate; but what are all these worth? Any good will serve the turn of most men, but a gracious soul will not be put off so. Lord, let us have thy favour, and let us know that we have it, we desire no more; let us be satisfied of thy loving-...his holy will. But salvation is...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:6:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...proclaims the fact, that salvation is...
mhcc@Psalms:14 @ ****** Psalms 14 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 14 *** A description of the depravity of human nature, and the deplorable corruption of a great part of mankind. -...the completing of this salvation, which...__Outline Henry'__15 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:19:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 - The heavens so declare the glory of God, and proclaim his wisdom, power, and goodness, that all ungodly men are left without excuse. They speak themselves to be works of God's hands; for they must have a Creator who is eternal, infinitely wise, powerful, and good. The counter-...earth, with the blessed salvation. They...
mhcc@Psalms:20 @ ****** Psalms 20 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 20 *** This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. - Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, would make him free from trouble. Even the greatest of men must be much in prayer. Let none expect benefit by the prayers of the church, or their friends, who are capable of praying for themselves, yet neglect it. Pray that God would protect his person, and preserve his life. That God would enable him to go on in his undertakings for the public good. We may know that God accepts our spiritual sacrifices, if by his Spirit he kindles in our souls a holy fire of piety and love to God. Also, that the Lord would crown his enterprises with success. Our first step to victory in spiritual warfare is to trust only in the mercy and grace of God; all who trust in themselves will soon be cast down. Believers triumph in God, and his revelation of himself to them, by which they distinguish themselves from those that live without God in the world. Those who make God and his name their praise, may make God and his name their trust. This was the case when the pride and power of Jewish unbelief, and pagan idolatry, fell before the sermons and lives of the humble believers in Jesus. This is the case in every conflict with our spiritual enemies, when we engage them in the name, the spirit, and the power of Christ; and this will be the case at the last day, when the world, with the prince of it, shall be brought down and fall; but believers, risen-...in heaven. In Christ's salvation let...__Outline Henry'__21 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:21:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...his confidence, and God's salvation his...
mhcc@Psalms:23 @ ****** Psalms 23 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 23 *** Confidence in God's grace and care. -...the joys of his salvation. But...__Outline Henry'__24 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:25:15-22 @ Verse 15-22 -...to wait for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:33:12-22 @ Verse 12-22 -...human devices for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:37:34-40 @ Verse 34-40 -...be everlasting peace. The salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:40:6-10 @ Verse 6-10 -...the purchase of our salvation is...
mhcc@Psalms:45:6-9 @ Verse 6-9 - The throne of this almighty King is established for ever. While the Holy Spirit leads Christ's people to look to his cross, he teaches them to see the evil of sin and the beauty of holiness; so that none of them can feel encouragement to continue in sin. The Mediator is God, else he had been neither able to do the Mediator's work, nor fit to wear the Mediator's crown. God the Father, as his God in respect to his human nature and mediatorial offices, has given to him the Holy Spirit without measure. Thus anointed to be a Prophet, Priest, and King, Christ has pre-...on his undertakings. The salvation of...
mhcc@Psalms:49:15-20 @ Verse 15-20 -...last. It includes the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:51:7-15 @ Verse 7-15 - Purge me with hyssop, with the blood of Christ applied to my soul by a lively faith, as the water of purification was sprinkled with a bunch of hyssop. The blood of Christ is called the blood of sprinkling, Hebrews strkjv@12:24. If this blood of Christ, which cleanses from all sin, cleanse us from our sin, then we shall be clean indeed, Hebrews strkjv@10:2. He asks not to be comforted, till he is first cleansed; if sin, the bitter root of sorrow, be taken away, he can pray in faith, Let me have a well-...the God of my salvation, therefore...
mhcc@Psalms:52:6-9 @ Verse 6-9 - Those wretchedly deceive themselves, who think to support themselves in power and wealth without God. The wicked man trusted in the abundance of his riches; he thought his wickedness would help him to keep his wealth. Right or wrong, he would get what he could, and keep what he had, and ruin any one that stood in his way; this he thought would strengthen him; but see what it comes to! Those who by faith and love dwell in the house of God, shall be like green olive-trees there. And that we may be as green olive-...quietly wait for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:53 @ ****** Psalms 53 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 53 *** The corruption of man by nature. -...a great salvation, a salvation from...1:21. __Outline Henry'__54 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:57:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...needful to purchase the salvation of...-will. But the mischief they designed against him, returned on themselves. And when David was in the greatest distress and disgrace, he did not pray, Lord, exalt me, but, Lord, exalt thine own name. Our best encouragement in prayer, is taken from the glory of God, and to that, more than to our own comfort, we should have regard in all our petitions for mercy.
mhcc@Psalms:67 @ ****** Psalms 67 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 67 *** A prayer for the enlargement of Christ's kingdom. - All our happiness comes from God's mercy; therefore the first thing prayed for is, God be merciful to us, to us sinners, and pardon our sins. Pardon is conveyed by God's blessing, and secured in that. If we, by faith, walk with God, we may hope that his face will shine on us. The psalmist passes on to a prayer for the conversion of the Gentiles, which shows that the Old Testament saints desired that their advantages might also be enjoyed by others. And many Scripture prophecies and promises are wrapped up in prayers: the answer to the prayer of the church is as sure as the performance of God's promises. The joy wished to the nations, is holy joy. Let them be glad that by his providence the Lord will overrule the affairs of kingdoms; that even the kingdoms of this world shall became the kingdom of the Lord, and of his Christ. Then is declared a joyful prospect of all good when God shall do this. The success of the gospel brings outward mercies with it; righteousness exalts a nation. The blessing of the Lord sweetens all our creature-...are favoured, and the salvation we...__Outline Henry'__68 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:68:7-14 @ Verse 7-14 -...feathers as gold. Full salvation will...
mhcc@Psalms:68:15-21 @ Verse 15-21 -...the God of our salvation. The...
mhcc@Psalms:69:22-29 @ Verse 22-29 -...who reject God's great salvation proffered...-...guilty and defiled, his salvation will...
mhcc@Psalms:71:14-24 @ Verse 14-24 -...righteousness is unspeakable, the salvation everlasting....-headed servants when no longer capable of labouring as they have done. The Lord often strengthens his people in their souls, when nature is sinking into decay. And it is a debt which the old disciples of Christ owe to succeeding generations, to leave behind them a solemn testimony to the advantage of religion, and the truth of God's promises; and especially to the everlasting righteousness of the Redeemer. Assured of deliverance and victory, let us spend our days, while waiting the approach of death, in praising the Holy One of Israel with all our powers. And while speaking of his righteousness, and singing his praises, we shall rise above fears and infirmities, and have earnests of the joys of heaven. The work of redemption ought, above all God's works, to be spoken of by us in our praises. The Lamb that was slain, and has redeemed us to God, is worthy of all blessing and praise. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:78:9-39. @ Verse 9-39. -...to trust in God's salvation as...
mhcc@Psalms:80:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 - He that dwelleth upon the mercy-...triumph. There is no salvation but...
mhcc@Psalms:81:8-16 @ Verse 8-16 -...is the Rock of salvation, and...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:84:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...desert; but wells of salvation shall...
mhcc@Psalms:85:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...he grants salvation; for salvation is...
mhcc@Psalms:85:8-13 @ Verse 8-13 -...to sin. Surely God's salvation is...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:92:7-15 @ Verse 7-15 -...seek for ourselves the salvation and...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:96:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...evangelists showed forth his salvation among...
mhcc@Psalms:98:1-3 @ Verse 1-3 -...work of redemption; his salvation and...
mhcc@Psalms:105:8-23 @ Verse 8-23 -...treasures of grace and salvation are...
mhcc@Psalms:109:6-20 @ Verse 6-20 -...When men reject the salvation of...
mhcc@Psalms:114 @ ****** Psalms 114 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 114 *** An exhortation to fear God. -...Christ comes for the salvation of...__Outline Henry'__115 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:119:41-48 @ Verse 41-48 -...them. And when the salvation of...
mhcc@Psalms:119:121-128 @ Verse 121-128 -...righteousness, and no other salvation than...
mhcc@Psalms:119:161-168 @ Verse 161-168 -...A good hope of salvation will...
mhcc@Psalms:119:169-176 @ Verse 169-176 -...There is an eternal salvation all...(both are God's judgments,) further me in glorifying God; let them help me for that work. He often looks back with shame and gratitude to his lost estate. He still prays for the tender care of Him who purchased his flock with his own blood, that he may receive from him the gift of eternal life. Seek me, that is, Find me; for God never seeks in vain. Turn me, and I shall be turned. Let this psalm be a touchstone by which to try our hearts, and our lives. Do our hearts, cleansed in Christ's blood, make these prayers, resolutions and confessions our own? Is God's word the standard of our faith, and the law of our practice? Do we use it as pleas with Christ for what we need? Happy those who live in such delightful exercises. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:122:6-9 @ Verse 6-9 - Those who can do nothing else for the peace of Jerusalem, may pray for it. Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our brethren and fellow-...unwearied labour, for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:131 @ ****** Psalms 131 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 131 *** The psalmist's humility. Believers encouraged to trust in God. - The psalmist aimed at nothing high or great, but to be content in every condition God allotted. Humble saints cannot think so well of themselves as others think of them. The love of God reigning in the heart, will subdue self-...to wait for the salvation of...__Outline Henry'__132 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:136:23-26 @ Verse 23-26 -...made known to us salvation through...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:137:5-9 @ Verse 5-9 -...whose grace and finished salvation alone...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:138:6-8 @ Verse 6-8 -...Lord will perfect the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:139:17-24 @ Verse 17-24 -...God their conversion and salvation are...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Psalms:147 @ ****** Psalms 147 ****** *** Outline of Psalms 147 *** The people of God are exhorted to praise him for his mercies and care. (_1-11.) For the salvation and prosperity of the church. (_12-20.) *** Commentary ***
mhcc@Proverbs:4:1-13 @ Verse 1-13 -...An interest in Christ's salvation is...
mhcc@Proverbs:8 @ ****** Proverbs 8 ****** *** Outline of Proverbs 8 *** Christ, as Wisdom, calls to the sons of men. (_1-11.) The nature and riches of Wisdom. (_12-21.)...his work for the salvation of...(_22-31.) Exhortations to hear Christ's word. (_32-36.) *** Commentary ***
mhcc@Proverbs:15:29. @ Verse 29. -...the good report of salvation by...31. Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.32. Sinners undervalue their own souls; therefore they prefer the body before the soul, and wrong the soul to please the body.33. The fear of the Lord will dispose us to search the Scriptures with reverence; and it will cause us to follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit. While we humbly place all our dependence on the grace of God, we are exalted in the righteousness of Christ. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Proverbs:21:9. @ Verse 9. -. It is best to shun bitter contention by pouring out the heart before God. For by prudence and patience, with constant prayer, the cross may be removed.10. The evil desires of a wicked man's heart, lead to baseness in his conduct.11. The simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught.12. Good men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they see there is a curse on them.13. Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry of the poor. But doubtless care is to be used in the exercise of charity.14. If money can conquer the fury of the passions, shall reason, the fear of God, and the command of Christ, be too weak to bridle them?15. There is true pleasure only in the practice of religion.16. Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous condition who turn aside into the ways of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-...all, our safety and salvation are...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Proverbs:28:1 @ Verse 1 -...danger, we may claim salvation from...14. There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him.15. A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear.16. Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety.17. The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved punishment, nor pity him.
mhcc@Ecclesiastes:9:4-10 @ Verse 4-10 -...all, sinners have the salvation of...
mhcc@Isaiah:1:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...the Saviour, and his salvation. God's...
mhcc@Isaiah:1:10-15 @ Verse 10-15 -...if we reject the salvation of...
mhcc@Isaiah:9:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...of the person and salvation of...
mhcc@Isaiah:12 @ ****** Isaiah 12 ****** *** Outline of Isaiah 12 *** This is a hymn of praise suited to the times of the Messiah. -...comfort of it. This salvation is...-...we have wells of salvation opened...(Verse4-6,.) believers encourage one another to praise God, and seek to draw others to join them in it. No difference of opinions about the times and seasons, and other such matters, ought to divide the hearts of Christians. Let it be our care that we may be placed amongst those to whom he will say, Come, ye blessed of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. __Outline Henry'__13 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:17:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 -...The God of our salvation is...
mhcc@Isaiah:22:Re @ Verse Revelation -...who neglect so great salvation will...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:28:5-15 @ Verse 5-15 -...concerning the kingdom and salvation of...-bed repentance? which is a resolution to sin no more, when it is no longer in their power to do so.
mhcc@Isaiah:33:15-24 @ Verse 15-24 -...him. Every blessing of salvation is...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:41:21-29 @ Verse 21-29 -...doctrines than that of salvation through...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:45:5-10 @ Verse 5-10 -...prayers, beseeching him that salvation may...
mhcc@Isaiah:46:5-13 @ Verse 5-13 -...the appointed time. His salvation abides...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:48:16-22 @ Verse 16-22 -...is assurance given of salvation out...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:51:4-8 @ Verse 4-8 -...it? There is no salvation without...-...in Christ's righteousness and salvation, will...
mhcc@Isaiah:52:1-12 @ Verse 1-12 -...is applied to our salvation by...
mhcc@Isaiah:53:1-3 @ Verse 1-3 -...most important report of salvation for...
mhcc@Isaiah:53:10-12 @ Verse 10-12 -...in the conversion and salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:59:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...not answered, and the salvation we...-wrought salvation shall avail those who despise the Redeemer's robe of righteousness. Every man who is destitute of the Spirit of Christ, runs swiftly to evil of some sort; but those regardless of Divine truth and justice, are strangers to peace.
mhcc@Isaiah:59:16-21 @ Verse 16-21 -...A far more glorious salvation is...14:16. The word of Christ will always continue in the mouths of the faithful; and whatever is pretended to be the mind of the Spirit, must be tried by the Scriptures. We must lament the progress of infidelity and impiety. But the cause of the Redeemer shall gain a complete victory even on earth, and the believer will be more than conqueror when the Lord receives him to his glory in heaven. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Isaiah:61:10,11 @ Verse 10,11 -...spread far; the great salvation shall...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jeremiah:3:21-25 @ Verse 21-25 -...points out the great salvation from...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jeremiah:6:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...the enemies of that salvation to...
mhcc@Jeremiah:8:14-22 @ Verse 14-22 -...us appears formidable. As salvation only...-sufficient; so that the people may be healed, but will not. Thus men die unpardoned and unchanged, for they will not come to Christ to be saved. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jeremiah:14:17-22 @ Verse 17-22 - Jeremiah acknowledged his own sins, and those of the people, but pleaded with the Lord to remember his covenant. In their distress none of the idols of the Gentiles could help them, nor could the heavens give rain of themselves. The Lord will always have a people to plead with him at his mercy-...will certainly bless with salvation all...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jeremiah:16:14-21 @ Verse 14-21 -...figure of the great salvation to...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jeremiah:23:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...of it. This great salvation is...
mhcc@Jeremiah:32:26-44 @ Verse 26-44 -...man, the way of salvation through...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jeremiah:40:1-6 @ Verse 1-6 -...those who desire the salvation of...
mhcc@Jeremiah:48:1-13. @ Verse 1-13. -...men's lives, and the salvation of...55:19.
mhcc@Jeremiah:52:31-34 @ Verse 31-34 - See this history of king Jehoiachin in 2Kings strkjv@25:27-...to wait for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Lamentations:3:21-36 @ Verse 21-36 -...for my portion and salvation, and...
mhcc@Ezekiel:28:20-26. @ Verse 20-26. -...and mercy, in the salvation and...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Ezekiel:36:16-24 @ Verse 16-24 -...aimed at in our salvation is...
mhcc@Ezekiel:40 @ ****** Ezekiel 40 ****** *** Outline of Ezekiel 40 *** The Vision of the Temple. -...bless God that our salvation does...74:12,. to be looked unto from all quarters. __Outline Henry'__41 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Daniel:2:1-13 @ Verse 1-13 -...learn the way of salvation or...
mhcc@Daniel:2:14-23 @ Verse 14-23 -...making known the great salvation of...
mhcc@Hosea:1:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 - Israel was prosperous, yet then Hosea boldly tells them of their sins, and foretells their destruction. Men are not to be flattered in sinful ways because they prosper in the world; nor will it last long if they go on still in their trespasses. The prophet must show Israel their sin; show it to be exceedingly hateful. Their idolatry is the sin they are here charged with. Giving that glory to any creature which is due to God alone, is an injury and affront to God; such as for a wife to take a stranger, is to her husband. The Lord, doubtless, had good reasons for giving such a command to the prophet; it would form an affecting picture of the Lord's unmerited goodness and unwearied patience, and of the perverseness and ingratitude of Israel. We should be broken and wearied with half that perverseness from others, with which we try the patience and grieve the Spirit of our God. Let us also be ready to bear any cross the Lord appoints. The prophet must show the ruin of the people, in the names given to his children. He foretells the fall of the royal family in the name of his first child: call his name Jezreel, which signifies "dispersion." He foretells God's abandoning the nation in the name of the second child; Lo-...of our own. That salvation is...
mhcc@Hosea:6:1-3 @ Verse 1-3 -...should point out our salvation by...-bearing is begun and carried on. And as the Redeemer was raised from the grave, so will He revive the hearts and hopes of all that trust in him. The feeblest glimpse of hope in his word, is a sure earnest of increasing light and comfort, which shall be attended with purifying, comforting grace that makes fruitful.
mhcc@Obadiah:1:17-21 @ Verse 17-21 -...own land. But the salvation and...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Jonah:1:13-17 @ Verse 13-17 - The mariners rowed against wind and tide, the wind of God's displeasure, the tide of his counsel; but it is in vain to think of saving ourselves any other way than by destroying our sins. Even natural conscience cannot but dread blood-...Let us see this salvation of...12:40. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Habakkuk:3:3-15 @ Verse 3-15 -...Joshua. In all the salvations wrought...
mhcc@Habakkuk:3:16-19 @ Verse 16-19 - When we see a day of trouble approach, it concerns us to prepare. A good hope through grace is founded in holy fear. The prophet looked back upon the experiences of the church in former ages, and observed what great things God had done for them, and so was not only recovered, but filled with holy joy. He resolved to delight and triumph in the Lord; for when all is gone, his God is not gone. Destroy the vines and the fig-trees, and you make all the mirth of a carnal heart to cease. But those who, when full, enjoyed God in all, when emptied and poor, can enjoy all in God. They can sit down upon the heap of the ruins of their creature-...of their salvation, the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Zechariah:2:10-13 @ Verse 10-13 -...judgment, to complete the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Zechariah:12:9-14 @ Verse 9-14 -...will appear for the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Matthew:5:27-32 @ Verse 27-32 -...shrink from, when the salvation of...
mhcc@Matthew:8:2-4 @ Verse 2-4 -...to seek help and salvation from...
mhcc@Matthew:8:28-34 @ Verse 28-34 -...short of Christ and salvation by...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Matthew:11:2-6 @ Verse 2-6 -...direct in what way salvation is...
mhcc@Matthew:14:1-12 @ Verse 1-12 - The terror and reproach of conscience, which Herod, like other daring offenders, could not shake off, are proofs and warnings of a future judgment, and of future misery to them. But there may be the terror of convictions, where there is not the truth of conversion. When men pretend to favour the gospel, yet live in evil, we must not favour their self-...God who sought the salvation of...
mhcc@Matthew:20:1-16 @ Verse 1-16 - The direct object of this parable seems to be, to show that though the Jews were first called into the vineyard, at length the gospel should be preached to the Gentiles, and they should be admitted to equal privileges and advantages with the Jews. The parable may also be applied more generally, and shows, 1. That God is debtor to no man. 2. That many who begin last, and promise little in religion, sometimes, by the blessing of God, arrive at a great deal of knowledge, grace, and usefulness. 3. That the recompense of reward will be given to the saints, but not according to the time of their conversion. It describes the state of the visible church, and explains the declaration that the last shall be first, and the first last, in its various references. Till we are hired into the service of God, we are standing all the day idle: a sinful state, though a state of drudgery to Satan, may be called a state of idleness. The market-place is the world, and from that we are called by the gospel. Come, come from this market-...claim, and seek for salvation as...
mhcc@Matthew:20:17-19 @ Verse 17-19 - Christ is more particular here in foretelling his sufferings than before. And here, as before, he adds the mention of his resurrection and his glory, to that of his death and sufferings, to encourage his disciples, and comfort them. A believing view of our once crucified and now glorified Redeemer, is good to humble a proud, self-...in order to the salvation of...
mhcc@Matthew:20:Eze @ Verse Ezekiel -...and to promote the salvation of...
mhcc@Matthew:22:1-14 @ Verse 1-14 -...offer of Christ and salvation to...-feast. The design of the gospel is to gather souls to Christ; all the children of God scattered abroad, John strkjv@10:16. strkjv@11:52. The case of hypocrites is represented by the guest that had not on a wedding-garment. It concerns all to prepare for the scrutiny; and those, and those only, who put on the Lord Jesus, who have a Christian temper of mind, who live by faith in Christ, and to whom he is all in all, have the wedding-garment. The imputed righteousness of Christ, and the sanctification of the Spirit, are both alike necessary. No man has the wedding-garment by nature, or can form it for himself. The day is coming, when hypocrites will be called to account for all their presumptuous intruding into gospel ordinances, and usurpation of gospel privileges. Take him away. Those that walk unworthy of Christianity, forfeit all the happiness they presumptuously claimed. Our Saviour here passes out of the parable into that which it teaches. Hypocrites go by the light of the gospel itself down to utter darkness. Many are called to the wedding-feast, that is, to salvation, but few have the wedding-garment, the righteousness of Christ, the sanctification of the Spirit. Then let us examine ourselves whether we are in the faith, and seek to be approved by the King.
mhcc@Matthew:23:13-33 @ Verse 13-33 -...and therefore to the salvation of...
mhcc@Matthew:26:36-46 @ Verse 36-46 -...for us that our salvation is...
mhcc@Matthew:27:11-25 @ Verse 11-25 -...Jesus, when sinners reject salvation that...
mhcc@Matthew:28:16-20 @ Verse 16-20 -...sinner who applies for salvation from...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Mark:5:1-20 @ Verse 1-20 - Some openly wilful sinners are like this madman. The commands of the law are as chains and fetters, to restrain sinners from their wicked courses; but they break those bands in sunder; and it is an evidence of the power of the devil in them. A legion of soldiers consisted of six thousand men, or more. What multitudes of fallen spirits there must be, and all enemies to God and man, when here was a legion in one poor wretched creature! Many there are that rise up against us. We are not a match for our spiritual enemies, in our own strength; but in the Lord, and in the power of his might, we shall be able to stand against them, though there are legions of them. When the vilest transgressor is delivered by the power of Jesus from the bondage of Satan, he will gladly sit at the feet of his Deliverer, and hear his word, who delivers the wretched slaves of Satan, and numbers them among his saints and servants. When the people found that their swine were lost, they had a dislike to Christ. Long-...them to seek the salvation of...
mhcc@Mark:10:23-31 @ Verse 23-31 -...the greatness of the salvation of...
mhcc@Mark:10:32-45 @ Verse 32-45 -...his undertaking for the salvation of...
mhcc@Mark:13:5-13 @ Verse 5-13 -...gospel cannot be. The salvation promised...
mhcc@Mark:13:14-23 @ Verse 14-23 -...earthly object, for the salvation of...
mhcc@Luke:1:39-56 @ Verse 39-56 -...as interested in his salvation through...-sufficient shall be sent empty away.
mhcc@Luke:1:67-80 @ Verse 67-80 -...concerning the kingdom and salvation of...3:17. John gave proofs of strong faith, vigorous and holy affections, and of being above the fear and love of the world. Thus he ripened for usefulness; but he lived a retired life, till he came forward openly as the forerunner of the Messiah. Let us follow peace with all men, as well as seek peace with God and our own consciences. And if it be the will of God that we live unknown to the world, still let us diligently seek to grow strong in the grace of Jesus Christ. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Luke:2:25-35 @ Verse 25-35 -...in his arms, and salvation in...
mhcc@Luke:3:1-14 @ Verse 1-14 -...or will accept Christ's salvation without...
mhcc@Luke:3:23-38 @ Verse 23-38 -...learned men. But our salvation does...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Luke:10:17-24 @ Verse 17-24 -...the prospect of the salvation of...
mhcc@Luke:10:38-42 @ Verse 38-42 -...to our happiness; the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Luke:19:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 -...when there was no salvation in...
mhcc@Luke:24:36-49 @ Verse 36-49 -...and necessary for the salvation of...
mhcc@John:1:29-36 @ Verse 29-36 -...the ordinance, represented the salvation of...-offering, for us. See Jesus taking away sin, and let that cause hatred of sin, and resolutions against it. Let us not hold that fast, which the Lamb of God came to take away. To confirm his testimony concerning Christ, John declares the appearance at his baptism, in which God himself bore witness to him. He saw and bare record that he is the Son of God. This is the end and object of John's testimony, that Jesus was the promised Messiah. John took every opportunity that offered to lead people to Christ.
mhcc@John:3:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...own soul and its salvation, and...1:13,. and its tendency is to heaven. It is a great change made in the heart of a sinner, by the power of the Holy Spirit. It means that something is done in us, and for us, which we cannot do for ourselves. Something is wrong, whereby such a life begins as shall last for ever. We cannot otherwise expect any benefit by Christ; it is necessary to our happiness here and hereafter. What Christ speak, Nicodemus misunderstood, as if there had been no other way of regenerating and new-moulding an immortal soul, than by new-framing the body. But he acknowledged his ignorance, which shows a desire to be better informed. It is then further explained by the Lord Jesus. He shows the Author of this blessed change. It is not wrought by any wisdom or power of our own, but by the power of the blessed Spirit. We are shapen in iniquity, which makes it necessary that our nature be changed. We are not to marvel at this; for, when we consider the holiness of God, the depravity of our nature, and the happiness set before us, we shall not think it strange that so much stress is laid upon this. The regenerating work of the Holy Spirit is compared to water. It is also probable that Christ had reference to the ordinance of baptism. Not that all those, and those only, that are baptized, are saved; but without that new birth which is wrought by the Spirit, and signified by baptism, none shall be subjects of the kingdom of heaven. The same word signifies both the wind and the Spirit. The wind bloweth where it listeth for us; God directs it. The Spirit sends his influences where, and when, on whom, and in what measure and degree, he pleases. Though the causes are hidden, the effects are plain, when the soul is brought to mourn for sin, and to breathe after Christ. Christ's stating of the doctrine and the necessity of regeneration, it should seem, made it not clearer to Nicodemus. Thus the things of the Spirit of God are foolishness to the natural man. Many think that cannot be proved, which they cannot believe. Christ's discourse of gospel truths, ver.11-13, shows the folly of those who make these things strange unto them; and it recommends us to search them out. Jesus Christ is every way able to reveal the will of God to us; for he came down from heaven, and yet is in heaven. We have here a notice of Christ's two distinct natures in one person, so that while he is the Son of man, yet he is in heaven. God is the "HE THAT IS," and heaven is the dwelling-place of his holiness. The knowledge of this must be from above, and can be received by faith alone. Jesus Christ came to save us by healing us, as the children of Israel, stung with fiery serpents, were cured and lived by looking up to the brazen serpent, Numbers strkjv@21:6-...him; there is no salvation in...
mhcc@John:4:4-26 @ Verse 4-26 -...worship. The word of salvation was...
mhcc@John:4:43-54 @ Verse 43-54 -...men find health and salvation to...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@John:6:28-35 @ Verse 28-35 -...true Bread for the salvation of...
mhcc@John:6:66-71 @ Verse 66-71 -...He alone can give salvation by...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@John:8:41-47 @ Verse 41-47 -...God as to the salvation of...
mhcc@John:8:54-59 @ Verse 54-59 - Christ and all that are his, depend upon God for honour. Men may be able to dispute about God, yet may not know him. Such as know not God, and obey not the gospel of Christ, are put together, 2Thessalonians strkjv@1:8. All who rightly know anything of Christ, earnestly desire to know more of him. Those who discern the dawn of the light of the Sun of Righteousness, wish to see his rising. "Before Abraham was, I AM." This speaks Abraham a creature, and our Lord the Creator; well, therefore, might he make himself greater than Abraham. I AM, is the name of God, Exodus strkjv@3:14. it speaks his self-...and to complete the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@John:11:54-57 @ Verse 54-57 -...own glory and the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@John:12:20-26 @ Verse 20-26 -...have been saved. The salvation of...
mhcc@John:15:1-8 @ Verse 1-8 -...Him and in his salvation be...
mhcc@John:19:19-30 @ Verse 19-30 -...of man's redemption and salvation is...
mhcc@Acts:8:26-40 @ Verse 26-40 -...When the inquirer after salvation becomes...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Acts:12:6-11 @ Verse 6-11 -...When God will work salvation for...-house. Peter, when he recollected himself, perceived what great things God had done for him. Thus souls delivered out of spiritual bondage, are not at first aware what God has wrought in them; many have the truth of grace, that want evidence of it. But when the Comforter comes, whom the Father will send, sooner or later, he will let them know what a blessed change is wrought.
mhcc@Acts:16:25-34 @ Verse 25-34 -...truly concerned about their salvation, will...
mhcc@Acts:18:24-28 @ Verse 24-28 -...of God and the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Acts:24:22-27 @ Verse 22-27 - The apostle reasoned concerning the nature and obligations of righteousness, temperance, and of a judgment to come; thus showing the oppressive judge and his profligate mistress, their need of repentance, forgiveness, and of the grace of the gospel. Justice respects our conduct in life, particularly in reference to others; temperance, the state and government of our souls, in reference to God. He who does not exercise himself in these, has neither the form nor the power of godliness, and must be overwhelmed with the Divine wrath in the day of God's appearing. A prospect of the judgment to come, is enough to make the stoutest heart to tremble. Felix trembled, but that was all. Many are startled by the word of God, who are not changed by it. Many fear the consequences of sin, yet continue in the love and practice of sin. In the affairs of our souls, delays are dangerous. Felix put off this matter to a more convenient season, but we do not find that the more convenient season ever came. Behold now is the accepted time; hear the voice of the Lord to-...is the day of salvation; tomorrow...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Acts:25:13-27 @ Verse 13-27 -...of God, for the salvation of...-day; to have nothing certain laid to our charge. And God makes even the enemies of his people to do them right. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Acts:26:24-32 @ Verse 24-32 -...order to salvation. Such salvation from...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Acts:27:30-38 @ Verse 30-38 -...has chosen us to salvation, he...
mhcc@Acts:28:23-31 @ Verse 23-31 -...should rejoice that the salvation of...4:22. We learn also fromPhp strkjv@1:13,. how God overruled Paul's imprisonment for the furtherance of the gospel. And not the residents at Rome only, but all the church of Christ, to the present day, and in the most remote corner of the globe, have abundant reason to bless God, that during the most mature period of his Christian life and experience, he was detained a prisoner. It was from his prison, probably chained hand to hand to the soldier who kept him, that the apostle wrote the epistles to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Hebrews; epistles showing, perhaps more than any others, the Christian love with which his heart overflowed, and the Christian experience with which his soul was filled. The believer of the present time may have less of triumph, and less of heavenly joy, than the apostle, but every follower of the same Saviour, is equally sure of safety and peace at the last. Let us seek to live more and more in the love of the Saviour; to labour to glorify Him by every action of our lives; and we shall assuredly, by his strength, be among the number of those who now overcome our enemies; and by his free grace and mercy, be hereafter among the blessed company who shall sit with Him upon his throne, even as He also has overcome, and is sitting on his Father's throne, at God's right hand for evermore. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Romans:1 @ ****** Romans 1 ****** *** General Notes on the Book of Romans ***...in the blessings of salvation brought...*** Outline of Romans 1 *** The apostle's commission. (_1-7.) Prays for the saints at Rome, and expresses his desire to see them. (_8-15.) The gospel way of justification by faith, for Jews and Gentiles. (_16,17.) The sins of the Gentiles set forth. (_18-32.) *** Commentary ***
mhcc@Romans:1:18-25 @ Verse 18-25 -...all mankind need the salvation of...
mhcc@Romans:3:27-31 @ Verse 27-31 -...of the justification and salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Romans:4:13-22 @ Verse 13-22 -...ages. The justification and salvation of...
mhcc@Romans:4:23-25 @ Verse 23-25 - The history of Abraham, and of his justification, was recorded to teach men of after-...work our justification and salvation by...53:8. When he was discharged, we, in Him and together with Him, received the discharge from the guilt and punishment of all our sins. This last verse is an abridgement or summary of the whole gospel. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Romans:5:6-11 @ Verse 6-11 -...such a pledge of salvation in...-sufficient Portion, through Christ only.
mhcc@Romans:7:23-25 @ Verse 23-25 -...knew of no such salvation, and...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Romans:8:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...and the way of salvation opened...1st Timothy strkjv@5:6. A sanctified soul is a living soul; and that life is peace. The carnal mind is not only an enemy to God, but enmity itself. The carnal man may, by the power of Divine grace, be made subject to the law of God, but the carnal mind never can; that must be broken and driven out. We may know our real state and character by inquiring whether we have the Spirit of God and Christ, or not, ver. 9. Ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit. Having the Spirit of Christ, means having a turn of mind in some degree like the mind that was in Christ Jesus, and is to be shown by a life and conversation suitable to his precepts and example.
mhcc@Romans:9:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 - Being about to discuss the rejection of the Jews and the calling of the Gentiles, and to show that the whole agrees with the sovereign electing love of God, the apostle expresses strongly his affection for his people. He solemnly appeals to Christ; and his conscience, enlightened and directed by the Holy Spirit, bore witness to his sincerity. He would submit to be treated as "accursed," to be disgraced, crucified; and even for a time be in the deepest horror and distress; if he could rescue his nation from the destruction about to come upon them for their obstinate unbelief. To be insensible to the eternal condition of our fellow-...concerning Christ and his salvation were...
mhcc@Romans:10 @ ****** Romans 10 ****** *** Outline of Romans 10 ***...earnest desire for the salvation of...(_1-4.) The difference between the righteousness of the law, and the righteousness of faith. (_5-11.)...Jews, in justification and salvation.... (_12-17.) The Jews might know this from Old Testament prophecies. (_18-21.) *** Commentary ***
mhcc@Romans:10:1-4 @ Verse 1-4 -...men their need of salvation by...
mhcc@Romans:11:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousness and life by faith in Jesus Christ. These were kept according to the election of grace. If then this election was of grace, it could not be of works, either performed or foreseen. Every truly good disposition in a fallen creature must be the effect, therefore it cannot be the cause, of the grace of God bestowed on him. Salvation from the first to the last must be either of grace or of debt. These things are so directly contrary to each other that they cannot be blended together. God glorifies his grace by changing the hearts and tempers of the rebellious. How then should they wonder and praise him! The Jewish nation were as in a deep sleep, without knowledge of their danger, or concern about it; having no sense of their need of the Saviour, or of their being upon the borders of eternal ruin. David, having by the Spirit foretold the sufferings of Christ from his own people, the Jews, foretells the dreadful judgments of God upon them for it, Psalms 69. This teaches us how to understand other prayers of David against his enemies; they are prophecies of the judgments of God, not expressions of his own anger. Divine curses will work long; and we have our eyes darkened, if we are bowed down in worldly-mindedness.
mhcc@Romans:13:11-14 @ Verse 11-14 -...perilous time. Also the salvation nigh...23:29-35. See what provision to make. Our great care must be to provide for our souls: but must we take no care about our bodies? Yes; but two things are forbidden. Perplexing ourselves with anxious, encumbering care; and indulging ourselves in irregular desires. Natural wants are to be answered, but evil appetites must be checked and denied. To ask meat for our necessities, is our duty, we are taught to pray for daily bread; but to ask meat for our lusts, is provoking God, Psalms strkjv@78:18. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Romans:15:22-29 @ Verse 22-29 -...received the gospel of salvation from...
mhcc@Romans:16:25-27 @ Verse 25-27 -...all nations. Christ is salvation to..._1__1 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Corinthians:1:17-25 @ Verse 17-25 -...live. The preaching of salvation for...-...the despised doctrine of salvation by...
mhcc@1Corinthians:1:26-31 @ Verse 26-31 -...make us wise unto salvation, and...9:23-24,. may glory in the special favour, all-sufficient grace, and precious salvation of Jehovah. Henry'_1__2 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Corinthians:2:1-5 @ Verse 1-5 -...to believe, to the salvation of...
mhcc@1Corinthians:3:5-9 @ Verse 5-9 -...his glory, and the salvation of...
mhcc@1Corinthians:3:10-15 @ Verse 10-15 - The apostle was a wise master-...him; neither is there salvation in...
mhcc@1Corinthians:10:15-22 @ Verse 15-22 -...to him for his salvation?...
mhcc@1Corinthians:12:1-11 @ Verse 1-11 -...for the advantage and salvation of...
mhcc@1Corinthians:15:12-19 @ Verse 12-19 -...hope for redemption and salvation by...
mhcc@2Corinthians:2:12-17 @ Verse 12-17 -...so the name and salvation of..._2__3 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@2Corinthians:5:16-21 @ Verse 16-21 -...enmity, and accept the salvation he...-offering, a Sacrifice for sin. The end and design of all this was, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him, might be justified freely by the grace of God through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus. Can any lose, labour, or suffer too much for Him, who gave his beloved Son to be the Sacrifice for their sins, that they might be made the righteousness of God in him? Henry'_2__6 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@2Corinthians:11:5-15 @ Verse 5-15 -...atonement of Christ, and salvation by...
mhcc@Galatians:5:7-12 @ Verse 7-12 -...Christ, as necessary to salvation, then...
mhcc@Galatians:5:16-26 @ Verse 16-26 -...a part in the salvation of...6:12,. for they seek to destroy it. Christ never will own those who yield themselves up to be the servants of sin. And it is not enough that we cease to do evil, but we must learn to do well. Our conversation will always be answerable to the principle which guides and governs us, Romans strkjv@8:5. We must set ourselves in earnest to mortify the deeds of the body, and to walk in newness of life. Not being desirous of vain-glory, or unduly wishing for the esteem and applause of men, not provoking or envying one another, but seeking to bring forth more abundantly those good fruits, which are, through Jesus Christ, to the praise and glory of God. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Galatians:6:12-15 @ Verse 12-15 -...cross, the doctrine of salvation by...
mhcc@Ephesians:1:3-8 @ Verse 3-8 - Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings; with which we cannot be miserable, and without which we cannot but be so. This was from the choice of them in Christ, before the foundation of the world, that they should be made holy by separation from sin, being set apart to God, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, in consequence of their election in Christ. All who are chosen to happiness as the end, are chosen to holiness as the means. In love they were predestinated, or fore-...hear and embrace this salvation. It...
mhcc@Ephesians:2:11-13 @ Verse 11-13 - Christ and his covenant are the foundation of all the Christian's hopes. A sad and terrible description is here; but who is able to remove himself out of it? Would that this were not a true description of many baptized in the name of Christ. Who can, without trembling, reflect upon the misery of a person, separated for ever from the people of God, cut off from the body of Christ, fallen from the covenant of promise, having no hope, no Saviour, and without any God but a God of vengeance, to all eternity? To have no part in Christ! What true Christian can hear this without horror? Salvation is far from the wicked; but God is a help at hand to his people; and this is by the sufferings and death of Christ.
mhcc@Ephesians:3:1-7 @ Verse 1-7 -...call the Gentiles to salvation by...
mhcc@Ephesians:6:10-18 @ Verse 10-18 - Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God, which he prepares and bestows. The Christian armour is made to be worn; and there is no putting off our armour till we have done our warfare, and finished our course. The combat is not against human enemies, nor against our own corrupt nature only; we have to do with an enemy who has a thousand ways of beguiling unstable souls. The devils assault us in the things that belong to our souls, and labour to deface the heavenly image in our hearts. We must resolve by God's grace, not to yield to Satan. Resist him, and he will flee. If we give way, he will get ground. If we distrust either our cause, or our Leader, or our armour, we give him advantage. The different parts of the armour of heavy-...A good hope of salvation, a...
mhcc@Philippians:1:27-30 @ Verse 27-30 -...from God only is salvation: faith...**** 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-...All our privileges and salvation arise...
mhcc@Colossians:1:24-29 @ Verse 24-29 -...of our faith, the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Colossians:4:10-18 @ Verse 10-18 - Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his fellow-...endeavouring to promote the salvation of...-love, leads many to a way of preaching and living which comes far short of fulfilling their ministry. But those who preach the same doctrine as Paul, and follow his example, may expect the Divine favour and blessing. Henry'_1__1 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Thessalonians:1:6-10 @ Verse 6-10 -...in Christ and his salvation...._1__2 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Thessalonians:2:13-16 @ Verse 13-16 -...God, and to the salvation of...
mhcc@1Thessalonians:5:6-11 @ Verse 6-11 -...when we consider, that salvation is...
mhcc@2Thessalonians:1:5-10 @ Verse 5-10 -...thy mercy in the salvation of...
mhcc@2Timothy:1:6-14 @ Verse 6-14 -...diligence in making his salvation sure...
mhcc@Titus:2:11-15 @ Verse 11-15 -...doctrine of grace and salvation by...-man, two natures in one person. He loved us, and gave himself for us; and what can we do less than love and give up ourselves to him! Redemption from sin and sanctification of the nature go together, and make a peculiar people unto God, free from guilt and condemnation, and purified by the Holy Spirit. All Scripture is profitable. Here is what will furnish for all parts of duty, and the right discharge of them. Let us inquire whether our whole dependence is placed upon that grace which saves the lost, pardons the guilty, and sanctifies the unclean. And the further we are removed from boasting of fancied good works, or trusting in them, so that we glory in Christ alone, the more zealous shall we be to abound in real good works. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Hebrews:2:10-13 @ Verse 10-13 -...the Author of their salvation perfect...22:22. strkjv@18:2. Isaiah strkjv@8:18.
mhcc@Hebrews:5:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - The High Priest must be a man, a partaker of our nature. This shows that man had sinned. For God would not suffer sinful man to come to him alone. But every one is welcome to God, that comes to him by this High Priest; and as we value acceptance with God, and pardon, we must apply by faith to this our great High Priest Christ Jesus, who can intercede for those that are out of the way of truth, duty, and happiness; one who has tenderness to lead them back from the by-...the Author of eternal salvation to...
mhcc@Hebrews:6:11-20 @ Verse 11-20 -...the unbeliever, and the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@Hebrews:9:15-22 @ Verse 15-22 -...obtain the blessings of salvation for...-procuring cause, and offer our spiritual sacrifices as sprinkled with Christ's blood, and so purified from their defilement.
mhcc@Hebrews:10:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - The apostle having shown that the tabernacle, and ordinances of the covenant of Sinai, were only emblems and types of the gospel, concludes that the sacrifices the high priests offered continually, could not make the worshippers perfect, with respect to pardon, and the purifying of their consciences. But when "God manifested in the flesh," became the sacrifice, and his death upon the accursed tree the ransom, then the Sufferer being of infinite worth, his free-...eternal power, and his salvation shall...
mhcc@Hebrews:10:32-39 @ Verse 32-39 -...and patience, even the salvation of...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
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-born. Let a soul be supposed to join that glorious assembly and church above, that is yet unacquainted with God, still carnally-...all things pertaining to salvation are...**** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@James:2:14-26 @ Verse 14-26 -...forward or hinder the salvation of...24, how that by works a man is justified, not by a bare opinion or profession, or believing without obeying; but by having such faith as produces good works. And to have to deny his own reason, affections, and interests, is an action fit to try a believer. Observe here, the wonderful power of faith in changing sinners. Rahab's conduct proved her faith to be living, or having power; it showed that she believed with her heart, not merely by an assent of the understanding. Let us then take heed, for the best works, without faith, are dead; they want root and principle. By faith any thing we do is really good; as done in obedience to God, and aiming at his acceptance: the root is as though it were dead, when there is no fruit. Faith is the root, good works are the fruits; and we must see to it that we have both. This is the grace of God wherein we stand, and we should stand to it. There is no middle state. Every one must either live God's friend, or God's enemy. Living to God, as it is the consequence of faith, which justifies and will save, obliges us to do nothing against him, but every thing for him and to him. **** Matthew Henry's Commentary ****
mhcc@James:5:19,20 @ Verse 19,20 -...he may influence. The salvation of..._1__1 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@1Peter:1 @ ****** 1st Peter 1 ****** *** General Notes on the Book of 1st Peter *** The same great doctrines, as in St. Paul's epistles, are here applied to same practical purposes. And this epistle is remarkable for the sweetness, gentleness, and humble love, with which it is written. It gives a short, and yet a very clear summary, both of the consolations and the instructions needful for the encouragement and direction of a Christian in his journey to heaven, raising his thoughts and desires to that happiness, and strengthening him against all opposition in the way, both from corruption within, and temptations and afflictions without. *** Outline of 1st Peter 1 *** The apostle blesses God for his special benefits through Christ. (_1-9.) Salvation by Christ foretold in ancient prophecy. (_10-12.) All are exhorted to holy conversation. (_13-16.) Such as is suitable to their principles, privileges, and obligations. (_17-25.) *** Commentary ***
mhcc@1Peter:1:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...are to ascribe their salvation to...-grounded hope of salvation, is an active and living principle of obedience in the soul of the believer. The matter of a Christian's joy, is the remembrance of the happiness laid up for him. It is incorruptible, it cannot come to nothing, it is an estate that cannot be spent. Also undefiled; this signifies its purity and perfection. And it fadeth not; is not sometimes more or less pleasant, but ever the same, still like itself. All possessions here are stained with defects and failings; still something is wanting: fair houses have sad cares flying about the gilded and ceiled roofs; soft beds and full tables, are often with sick bodies and uneasy stomachs. All possessions are stained with sin, either in getting or in using them. How ready we are to turn the things we possess into occasions and instruments of sin, and to think there is no liberty or delight in their use, without abusing them! Worldly possessions are uncertain and soon pass away, like the flowers and plants of the field. That must be of the greatest worth, which is laid up in the highest and best place, in heaven. Happy are those whose hearts the Holy Spirit sets on this inheritance. God not only gives his people grace, but preserves them unto glory. Every believer has always something wherein he may greatly rejoice; it should show itself in the countenance and conduct. The Lord does not willingly afflict, yet his wise love often appoints sharp trials, to show his people their hearts, and to do them good at the latter end. Gold does not increase by trial in the fire, it becomes less; but faith is made firm, and multiplied, by troubles and afflictions. Gold must perish at last, and can only purchase perishing things, while the trial of faith will be found to praise, and honour, and glory. Let this reconcile us to present afflictions. Seek then to believe Christ's excellence in himself, and his love to us; this will kindle such a fire in the heart as will make it rise up in a sacrifice of love to him. And the glory of God and our own happiness are so united, that if we sincerely seek the one now, we shall attain the other when the soul shall no more be subject to evil. The certainty of this hope is as if believers had already received it.
mhcc@1Peter:2:1-10 @ Verse 1-10 - Evil-speaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart; and hinders our profiting by the word of God. A new life needs suitable food. Infants desire milk, and make the best endeavours for it which they are able to do; such must be a Christian's desires after the word of God. Our Lord Jesus Christ is very merciful to us miserable sinners; and he has a fulness of grace. But even the best of God's servants, in this life, have only a taste of the consolations of God. Christ is called a Stone, to teach his servants that he is their protection and security, the foundation on which they are built. He is precious in the excellence of his nature, the dignity of his office, and the glory of his services. All true believers are a holy priesthood; sacred to God, serviceable to others, endowed with heavenly gifts and graces. But the most spiritual sacrifices of the best in prayer and praise are not acceptable, except through Jesus Christ. Christ is the chief Corner-...to partake of the salvation he...
mhcc@1Peter:3:14-22 @ Verse 14-22 - We sanctify God before others, when our conduct invites and encourages them to glorify and honour him. What was the ground and reason of their hope? We should be able to defend our religion with meekness, in the fear of God. There is no room for any other fears where this great fear is; it disturbs not. The conscience is good, when it does its office well. That person is in a sad condition on whom sin and suffering meet: sin makes suffering extreme, comfortless, and destructive. Surely it is better to suffer for well-doing than for evil-...type of the eternal salvation of..._1__4 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@2Peter:1:16-21 @ Verse 16-21 - The gospel is no weak thing, but comes in power, Romans strkjv@1:16. The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us. It discovers our disease, but does not make known the cure. It is the sight of Jesus crucified, in the gospel, that heals the soul. Try to dissuade the covetous worlding from his greediness, one ounce of gold weighs down all reasons. Offer to stay a furious man from anger by arguments, he has not patience to hear them. Try to detain the licentious, one smile is stronger with him than all reason. But come with the gospel, and urge them with the precious blood of Jesus Christ, shed to save their souls from hell, and to satisfy for their sins, and this is that powerful pleading which makes good men confess that their hearts burn within them, and bad men, even an Agrippa, to say they are almost persuaded to be Christians, Acts strkjv@26:28. God is well pleased with Christ, and with us in him. This is the Messiah who was promised, through whom all who believe in him shall be accepted and saved. The truth and reality of the gospel also are foretold by the prophets and penmenof the Old Testament, who spake and wrote under influence, and according to the direction of the Spirit of God. How firm and sure should our faith be, who have such a firm and sure word to rest upon! When the light of the Scripture is darted into the blind mind and dark understanding, by the Holy Spirit of God, it is like the day-...in the person and salvation of..._2__2 **** Matthew Henry's Commentary **** _
mhcc@2Peter:2:1-9 @ Verse 1-9 -...of the way of salvation by...-watered country into ashes. No plans or politics can keep off judgments from a sinful people. He who keeps fire and water from hurting his people, Isaiah strkjv@43:2,. can make either destroy his enemies; they are never safe. When God sends destruction on the ungodly, he commands deliverance for the righteous. In bad company we cannot but get either guilt or grief. Let the sins of others be troubles to us. Yet it is possible for the children of the Lord, living among the most profane, to retain their integrity; there being more power in the grace of Christ, and his dwelling in them, than in the temptations of Satan, or the example of the wicked, with all their terrors or allurements. In our intentions and inclinations to commit sin, we meet with strange hinderances, if we mark them When we intend mischief, God sends many stops to hinder us, as if to say, Take heed what you do. His wisdom and power will surely effect the purposes of his love, and the engagements of his truth; while wicked men often escape suffering here, because they are kept to the day of judgment, to be punished with the devil and his angels.
mhcc@2Peter:3:1-4 @ Verse 1-4 -...sin, and mock at salvation by...55:19. What he never has done, they fancy he never can do, or never will do.
mhcc@1John:1:1-4 @ Verse 1-4 -...human nature for the salvation of...-creating Spirit. The apostles declared what they had seen and heard, that believers might share their comforts and everlasting advantages. They had free access to God the Father. They had a happy experience of the truth in their souls, and showed its excellence in their lives. This communion of believers with the Father and the Son, is begun and kept up by the influences of the Holy Spirit. The benefits Christ bestows, are not like the scanty possessions of the world, causing jealousies in others; but the joy and happiness of communion with God is all-sufficient, so that any number may partake of it; and all who are warranted to say, that truly their fellowship is with the Father, will desire to lead others to partake of the same blessedness. ![[pBiblx2]](/img/menu.png)