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2 Chronicles 8

4 passages from 4 books in the Christian Reader library reference 2 Chronicles 8.

  1. Our Father

    from A Body of Practical Divinity by Thomas Watson · cites 2 Chronicles 8:18

    When our union with Christ shall be perfect, then our joy shall be full; if the joy of faith be so great (1 Peter 1:8) then what will the joy of sight be: Joseph gave his brothers provision for the way, but the full sacks of corn were kept till they came at their father's house:…

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  2. It is not to be taken here for the whole countenance, but for a part thereof: Therefore it is distinguished from the eyes, and is described as being eminent (like a tower) beyond the rest of the face, and so it is to be applied to the nose properly, which arises with a height on…

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  3. Sermon 27

    from Sermons on Psalm 119 by Thomas Manton · cites 2 Chronicles 8:29

    The more particularly we pry into our estate, the more we are affected, and the more we shall see of the deceitfulness of our own hearts. "When every one shall know his own sore and grief" (2 Chronicles 8:29). 4. It will be of great advantage in the spiritual life, to declare of…

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  4. Chapter 5

    from The Beatitudes by Thomas Watson · cites 2 Chronicles 8:18

    This kingdom exceeds in the perfection of it; other kingdoms are defective — they must trade abroad to supply their wants at home. King Solomon sent for gold to Ophir (2 Chronicles 8:18); but there is no defect in the kingdom of heaven. Revelation 21:7: he that overcomes shall i…

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