17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: …
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: …
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 17)It is a common principle, Every one for himself. Proximus egomet mihi—None so near to me as myself . Now, if this be rightly understood, it will be a reason for the cherishing of gracious dispositions in ourselves and the crucifying of corrupt ones. We are friends or enemies to ourselves, even in respect of present comfort, according as we are or are not governed by religious principles. 1. A merc…
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