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The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.

Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
An Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, Genesis 2:21 (1708-10)
 
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Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours that are but skin-deep.

Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
An Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, Genesis 3 (1708-10)

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Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces — sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
Letter

Quoted in J. Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)
 
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