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We should take heed of pride it is a sin that turned angels into devils.

Matthew Henry

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Matthew Henry
Age: 51 †
Born: 1662
Born: October 18
Died: 1714
Died: June 22
Author
Theologian
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Sir y Fflint
Sin
Pride
Take
Devils
Heed
Angels
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Devil

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