The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Though our holy religion teaches us to be for peace, yet it does not forbid us to provide for war.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Peace is such a precious jewel that I would give anything for it but truth. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
In all God's providences, it is good to compare His word and His works together; for we shall find a beautiful harmony… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Humility is the great preserver of peace and order in all Christian churches and societies, consequently pride is the great disturber of… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Christ died. He left a will in which He gave His soul to His Father, His body to Joseph of Arimathea, His… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“The gospel dispensation is not properly a dispensation of fear, sorrow, and dread, but of peace and joy. Terror and astonishment may… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“ (2.) A severe penalty: The Lord will not hold him guiltless; magistrates, who punish other offences, may not think themselves concerned to… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Meekness is calm confidence, settled assurance, and rest of the soul. It is the tranquil stillness of a soul that is at… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
When Christ was about to leave the world, He made His will. His soul He committed to His father; His body He… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Gracious souls wish to retire from the hurry and bustle of this world, that they may sweetly enjoy God and themselves; and,… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Our duty as Christians is always to keep heaven in our eye and earth under our feet. — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“Those that truly love God will make it their constant care and endeavour to keep his commandments, particularly those that relate to his worship.… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
In order to the attaining of all useful knowledge this is most necessary, that we fear God; we are not qualified to profit by… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“When men drive God's word from them he justly permits their delusions, and answers them according to the multitude of their idols.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share
Christ died. He left a will in which He gave His soul to His Father, His body to Joseph of Arimathea, His clothes to… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“God's word will stand, and we shall get nothing by disputing it, or delaying to submit to it.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share
We must believe that He is able to do what He will, wise to do what is best, and good, according to His promise,… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“When God gives law to us, we must give honour to him; when he speaks, we must bow our heads and worship.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“The first that dies is a martyr, and dies for his religion; and of such it may more truly be said than of soldiers… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
They that pray in the family do well; they that pray and read the Scriptures do better; but they that pray, and read, and… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“Let no man go beyond or defraud his brother, for, though it be hidden from man, it will be found that God is the… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
“Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, when they have opportunity, to prevent their hurt in their… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
Some people do not like to hear much of repentance; but I think it is so necessary that if I should die in the… — Matthew Henry Copy Share
