Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry was a Welsh-born Nonconformist minister and author who spent most of his ministry in Chester, England. The son of the ejected minister Philip Henry, he inherited a deep love of Scripture and a warm, practical approach to theology that made him the most quoted commentator in English church history.
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Matthew Henry's Commentary, published between 1708 and 1710 (completed posthumously by 13 friends), is the most beloved devotional commentary in the English language. Charles Spurgeon said of it, "Every minister ought to read Matthew Henry entirely through once at least." The Concise Commentary distills Henry's six-volume work into an accessible reference that retains his warm, devotional tone and practical wisdom.
Why Read It
Strengths of Matthew Henry
- Warm, devotional tone that nourishes the soul
- Practical application for Christian living
- Over 300 years of trusted use by pastors and laypeople
- Beautifully quotable prose
Best for: Devotional readers and pastors seeking warm, practical, and spiritually nourishing commentary.
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