Those that abide in Christ as their heart's desire shall have, through Christ, their heart's desire.
Matthew HenryWherever the fear of God rules in the heart, it will appear both in works of charity and piety, and neither will excuse us from the other.
Matthew HenryIt is more to the honor of a Christian by faith to overcome the world, than by monastical vows to retreat from it; more for the honor of Christ to serve him in the city, than to serve him in the cell.
Matthew HenryWhen God intends great mercy for his people, the first thing he doth is to set them a praying.
Matthew Henry