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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Kings 17:20

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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He cried - A prayer full of powerful arguments. Thou art the Lord, that canst revive the child: and my God; and therefore wilt not, deny me. She is a widow, add not affliction to the afflicted; deprive her not of the support and staff of her age: she hath given me kind entertainment: let her not fare the worse for her kindness to a prophet, whereby wicked men will take occasion to reproach both her, and religion. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 17:21
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