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The grace that saves them is the free undeserved goodness and favor of God.

Matthew Henry

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Matthew Henry
Age: 51 †
Born: 1662
Born: October 18
Died: 1714
Died: June 22
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Theologian
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Sir y Fflint
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Mankind
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Undeserved
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Favor

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