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Henry s wellknown exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 is a commentary of a practical and devotional rather than of a critical kind, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. True wisdom makes men meek, and avoiders of strife and envy. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. His grandfather was keeper of the orchard at whitehall, london, and he took his fathers christian name for his surname after the welsh manner. Christ having, in the former chapter, armed his disciples against the corrupt doctrines and opinions of the scribes and pharisees, especially in their expositions of the law that was called their leaven, ch. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Matthew henry was an english nonconformist clergyman. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things, james 3. A few details about matthew henrys life 1662 1714 will be of interest. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. The matthew henrys commentary book series by matthew henry includes books commentary on the whole bible, volume 2 of 6, joshua to esther, commentary on the whole bible, volume 3 of 6, job to song of solomon, commentary on the whole bible volume iv isaiah to malachi, and several more. He is best known for the sixvolume biblical commentary exposition of the old.
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Outline of james 3 cautions against proud behaviour, and the mischief of an unruly tongue. To james it was an honour to make himself a slave, and to belong to god and to the lord jesus. James 2 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. Manton to be carried away with the evil of the times. Commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry james a. Philip henry, matthews father, achieved fame as a nonconformist minister and diarist.
In this paragraph we have the following things to be observed. How to apply to god under troubles, and how to behave in prosperous and in adverse circumstances. Being chiefly directed against particular errors at that time brought in among the jewish christians, it does not contain the same full doctrinal statements as the other epistles, but it presents an admirable summary of the practical duties of all believers. The concise commentary on the whole bible brings exceptional depth to familiar biblical passages. Read james 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. James chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. James 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Passage by passage, its prayerful, penetrating reflections and rich insights into the very heart of gods word are sure to challenge and inspire you. Study james using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Thus, if you look to the law of the old, you stand condemned. James 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, 6 volumes. Mar 07, 2006 matthew henry was born at broad oak, flintshire, two months after his father had been ejected from his living under the terms of the notorious act of uniformity 1662.
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