Matthew Henry: Commentary and life of a great man.

[@ashager]

I always refer to him as “my good friend, Matthew Henry”. When I read his commentary, I feel like I’m conversing with an old friend. Incredibly well written and over-flowing with pastoral care.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

That’s awesome!

[@misshdoe5242]

So true, like a friend. ❤

[@treybarnes5549]

I love Matthew Henry commentary. The best commentary out there.

[@modscientist9793]

I have the one volume version but our church had a yard sale yesterday to raise money for the food ministry, they had the six volume version which my wife picked up for me. Love his writings. His love of God and Christ is undeniable. It permeates every page of the commentary. I would love to see his original notes and works.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

That’s awesome!

[@robrobinson9281]

Thinking again while reading MH’s commentary on Isaiah 32 this morning. How wonderful it is that The Father placed this man’s life time near the juncture of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, just prior to the great societal changes brought on by the industrial revolution an modernity as we know it. In that epoch mankind’s daily labor and life were still so attached to agriculture that the metaphors and allusions that they easily understood are now lost to most of us living outside of that context. MH helps connecting us moderns with the past. We can be thankful that God can connect us to understanding those things that seem so oblique to our comprehension bringing them front and center.

[@rotereiky8898]

Thanks, great video. 5:57 "stimulating my thoughts" is what I really like on the MH commentary.

[@arnoldormita4378]

Good morning bro Great bible commentary

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Good morning! (evening here!)

[@jordancain6491]

I’m currently reading through his commentaries and I’m only a layman. I have recommended his commentaries to several of my friends that are Pastors of local Churches. Matthew Henry was also quite a scholar with extensive knowledge in both the Hebrew and the Greek languages (which is seriously lacking in today’s scholars). Don’t underestimate the learning of the 18th century.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Amen. He was deeply learned. He didn’t have bible software to do quick searches. His biblical cross references flow out of his extensive time in the text.

[@jordancain6491]

The one year Matthew Henry reading plan is available on his Facebook page. Someone created a year-long reading plan from the six volume set.

[@agnespeterse2529]

Thanks for sharing! And I read a lot of. Charles Spurgeon too 😊 he's indeed often referring to Matthew Henry's Bible commentary... That's what started my interest in M.Henry in the first place.

[@DaneKristjan]

Matthew Henry is essential. I never write a sermon, study, lecture, or teaching without consulting him. Spurgeon is a giant among men as you said, and the interesting thing about him is that he almost exclusively read and recommended presbyterian, paedobaptist and reformed guys, even as a committed baptist. Blessings brother.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Spurgeon is a hero of mine. I always find him helpful and insightful. Matthew Henry often is in people’s digital libraries, but rarely consulted by most people. I think they are missing out. Always good to hear from you. Looking forward to more content from your channel! Blessings!

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

ITS ALL FAKE --- YOU SHOULD REPENT AND BE BAPTISED PROPERLY !!!!!

[@yvonnebullard4769]

Matthew Henry brought the book of Leviticus alive for me.

[@timothycawte7374]

Thanks for sharing on this topic Steve, appreciate that. Matthew Henry certainly is a classic and worth while. I have in the past heard/read several commendations that it ought to be read all the way through, but I did not know that Spurgeon recommended that as well, very interesting! My copy is digital in Logos, maybe I should pay more attention to it! Blessings from Canada.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Thanks Timothy!

[@theresefournier3269]

Thanks❤

[@johnheaster9440]

your work is appreciated

[@gastie1]

Matthew Henry is one of those commentaries that can be immensely hopefully, but sadly in my case I must admit too often over looked. I have a one volume edition hardback and the full set digitally, but don't refer to it as often as I would like. I do love how this man was so steeped in God's Word and clearly very well studied, yet he makes everything so pastoral and relevant to his readers. I find that a great challenge and encouragement as I try to teach the Bible. Great video as always!

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Thank! He was soaked in Scripture and often makes connections that would have never seen. Much more valuable than most people realize.

[@gypsylane8723]

I picked up a old set of Matthew Henry for $20 yes and that’s all 6 volumes. The set I have is sewn and yes I’ve read about half of it. I think it’s a great set to have in your library

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

$20 is a steal! That’s wonderful!

[@AnHebrewChild]

One other important point: most editions of Matthew Henry today are _abridged._ The editors have a knack for taking out all the interesting stuff. Make sure to get the unabridged edition.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

RIGHT!

[@agnespeterse2529]

That's true! I'm glad to have the complete (old) series! Found the last 3 books in a secondhand bookstore. Using them all the time. Greetings all the way from the Netherlands

[@robrobinson9281]

Appreciate your comments MH. I own a set of his volumes. These days though I have found his commentary on line via Blue Letter Bible (free) to be quite helpful particularly because the ability there to hypertext scripture reference imbedded in the commentary and going quite conveniently to it. Makes study so much easier! God has used MH greatly especially in this modern world! Thanks

[@misshdoe5242]

Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary is nr. 1.

[@exploringtheologychannel1697]

I am bingeing your content. Good stuff.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

its all fake as a hay --- senior goofy ???

[@mikerichards1264]

The commentaries of the sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen hundreds were generally strong in their stand for morality and clarity of biblical expression and practicality. Matthew Henry, Albert Barnes, Adam Clarke, John Bengel, and James MacKnight wrote commentaries that still maintain practicality and simplicity.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Amen! Haven't heard from you for awhile, brother. Great to have you back in the comments! I love the older scholarship.

[@enriquemata8558]

John Gill also is very good.

[@enriquemata8558]

I have never not been edified by Matthew Henry. But I have to use the digital version because I can't read the small font.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

@@enriquemata8558 and I’m just the opposite. I’ve tried to get into John Gill, but I’ve never really been able to. But I just have Gill digitally. I probably just haven’t read enough of Gill.

[@enriquemata8558]

@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews not as good as Matthew Henry but lots of insight into ancient culture and languages. Matthew Henry is more of a "heart surgeon" if you know what I mean.

[@church7180]

Great video! I also have Matthew Henry’s Commentary. In fact it was my first Commentary Set. What is your favorite Commentary?

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Thanks so much! I don’t know if I have a favorite. In the past I’ve profited a great deal from Barnes and JFB, and I still refer to those often. For modern works, though not technically commentaries, I like the Holman exegetical guides.

[@amangaming5760]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. At the moment, I am using the Believer’s Bible Commentary by William Macdonald and I find it very useful in my studies. Logos and Accordance includes Matthew Henry Concise Commentary while E-Sword includes Matthew Henry Commentary In One Volume. I hope to one day purchase the entire 6 volume series. Blessings!

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Thank you! I think its worth it. If you can find a used copy at a garage sale or something that's the best. Someone commented they were able to find all 6 volumes for $20.

[@exploringtheologychannel1697]

This was my experience as well!

[@elizabethdaniel646]

Does it have one volume

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

It has abridged one volume, which I wouldn’t recommend

[@ronnie-lynn]

@@BiblicalStudiesandReviewswhy do you not recommend ?? I’m told that it has everything exactly as the six book collection, except it’s just extremely small font so if you read with a magnifying glass, you’ll be just fine?? is that not factual??

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

@@ronnie-lynn if it’s unabridged, no problem

[@TheJesusNerd40]

Everybody craps on him. Most seminary professors, academics, and theologians laugh and balk at him. They scoff him. He is a legend. Very useful. Good video. I agree with Charles Spurgeon.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Thanks brother

[@theresefournier3269]

​@aaron8229For one thing, they signed up for 501-c3 and aren't allowed to mention many Scriptural truths. ❤

[@tommyboyfitness]

The original languages are great, but as one great man once said what Greek text so you gonna go with there are so many at the end of the day Kjv, as for the Matthew Henry commentary I love it

[@jameswiersum9003]

The Old Testament scholar, Brevard Childs, in his book “Old Testament Books for Pastors and Teachers” mentions Matthew Henry too. Childs was a sort of “neo-orthodox Barthian” scholar at Yale. Yet he highly recommended Matthew Henry, even suggesting that Spurgeon borrowed a lot of his sermon material from him. Henry is very good for sermon making just for his outlines alone.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

I totally agree. Incredibly practical. I didn’t know that about Childs. Thanks for sharing!

[@frederickanderson1860]

Jesus done more works than preaching,it says no amount of books could contain his deed's.

[@colonyofcellsiamamachine6175]

Matthew Henry commentary from the 1700s is slightly archaic. Martin Manser has updated the language of Matthew Henry. Abridged Matthew Henry of Martin Manser came out first and later the Unabridged Matthew Henry by Martin Manser came out.

[@jasonrabe1664]

I'm a MH addict when it comes time for a biblical second opinion. But he is Calvinist which i am not and also his holy spirit baptism take doesn't jive with my experience either.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

I can profit from people I don’t completely agree with.

[@uncasunga1800]

On bible hub, Eliot is so terrible and pulpit is so terrible but the next 1 is Matthew Henry and he gets to the actual bible message of God and Christ to Israel. He is great. After skipping past Eliot constant Tennyson and other non biblical human illogic applications, Henry is a refreshing perspective pinned back on YHVH message to his people.

[@digital0day]

I’m not gonna lie, I have always skipped MH’s commentary when doing research in Verbum (Logos). Much of this is admittedly due to “chronological snobbery” (e.g., MH didn’t have the evidence from the papyri, Nag Hammadi and DSS, it’s devotional but with many historical misconceptions, etc.). Will have to consult it a little more.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Definitely more devotional. But MH was a master Scriptorian and pulls together insights that aren’t always obvious. Little insights here and there. Definitely worth consulting

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Is Verbum more geared to the Orthodox or Roman Catholic tradition?

[@digital0day]

@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews Yes, it's the same product for Roman Catholics. I don't see any functional difference in the software other than the recommendations on the home page and perhaps a few different feature sets (e.g., Saints) that Protestants would often not want. I'm not Roman Catholic so not sure it matters which product I use haha

[@digital0day]

@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews Thanks, will do.

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

@@digital0day it’s been several months ago but I read some blog posts you had written. I can’t remember how I stumbled on it. I got the impression you were thinking deeply about some big theological issues. I enjoyed it. Blessings!

[@RUT812]

Was he a Calvinist?

[@BiblicalStudiesandReviews]

Yes

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

he is a porn star !!!!

[@frederickanderson1860]

The best and least intolerant church people were the Quakers. They were very tolerant and stood for their beliefs. Catholic & protestants l found same persecuting each other. Despite their good theological writing's that l was more shocked that reading Foxes book of Marty's,they did same. Bad very bad. Puritans same especially Jonathan Edwards very strict puritanical regards living the gospel, many found him too much to ask for.

[@4walls559]

MATTHEW HENRY WAS ONE OF THE WORST BIBLE COMMENTATORS IN HISTORY. IF HENRY HAD A DOG IT WOULD TAKE HIM 600 WORDS TO TELL YOU HIS DOGS NAME. HE HAD NO COMPREHENSION OF THE WORD CONCISE.

[@MichaelArgenta-p4i]

Amen to that ??? I recomend reading St Francis works and the Catechism ???