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Matthew Henry was an English author, born on October 18, 1662, and died on June 22, 1714. He is best known for his commentary on the Bible, which has had a profound impact on Christian theology and religious studies.

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“All obedience begins in the affections, and nothing in religion is done right, that is not done there first.”

Firsts Done Affection Obedience

Book:Bible commentary - Gospel of Matthew

Source: Bible commentary - Gospel of Matthew

“It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with.”

Should Firsts Hands Found Business Fit Public Trust

Book:An Exposition of the New Testament: Wherein Each Chapter is Summed Up in Its Contents ...

Source: An Exposition of the New Testament: Wherein Each Chapter is Summed Up in Its Contents ...

“I thank Thee first because I was never robbed before; second, because although they took my purse they did not take my life; third, because although they took my all, it was not much; and fourth because it was I who was robbed, and not I who robbed.”

Firsts Integrity Ethics Thirds Thee Fourth Purses

Author:Matthew Henry

“The first lesson in Christ's school is self-denial.”

Firsts Self School Christian Christ Lessons Christian Inspirational Denial Self-denial

Author:Matthew Henry

“Those whom God will employ are first struck with a sense of their unworthiness to be employed.”

Firsts Christian Christian Inspirational Gods Will Employed

Book:The NIV Matthew Henry Commentary in One Volume: Based on the Broad Oak Edition

Source: The NIV Matthew Henry Commentary in One Volume: Based on the Broad Oak Edition

“When God intends great mercy for his people, the first thing he doth is to set them a praying.”

People Firsts Praying Mercy

Author:Matthew Henry

“Prayer is a salve for every sore, a remedy for every malady; and when we are afflicted with thorns in the flesh, we should give ourselves to prayer. If an answer be not given to the first prayer, nor to the second, we are to continue praying. Troubles are sent to teach us to pray; and are continued, to teach us to continue instant in prayer.”

Ifs Giving Should Firsts Given Prayer Answers Teach Trouble Praying Flesh Instant Remedy Thorns Malady

Book:Matthew Henry Study Bible - Revised King James Version

Source: Matthew Henry Study Bible - Revised King James Version