Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Kings 8:43

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Calleth for - Agreeable to thy will and word. It is observable, that his prayer for the strangers is more large, and comprehensive, than for the Israelites; that thereby he might both shew his public - spiritedness, and encourage strangers to the worship of the true God. Thus early were the indications of God's favour, toward the sinners of the Gentiles. As there was then one law for the native and for the stranger, so there was one gospel for both. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 8:44

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