Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume index by matthew henry. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Modern easytoread modern type with scripture passages. He said the following in a commentary he wrote on 1 peter. It is not gods will for his children to continue to live under those burdens.
This electronic edition was downloaded from the christian classics ethereal library. The miscellaneous works of the reverend matthew henry, volume 1. Malice, which may be taken more generally for all sorts of wickedness, as jam. His other works are available in the complete works of rev. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson.
The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. They shall be delivered from the malice of the powers of darkness v. Pauls epistles, are here applied to same practical purposes. Their inquiry into the sufferings of christ and the glories that should follow, would lead to a view of the whole gospel, the sum whereof is, that christ jesus was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. Matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Study 1 peter 5 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This meant that the good news about jesus could spread easily. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 1.
The great mysteries treated of in this epistle must needs produce in this, as in other writings of paul, many things dark and hard to be understood, 2 peter iii. Believing that god is mighty and cares for us should result in our regularly handing over our worries to him. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1. Long for the pure milk of the word 1 putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the lord is gracious. For this test god chose the person who was the dearest object of abrahams lifeisaac. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. Perfect for all readers of the bible who want a comprehensive commentary. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible first peter iii. Holman christian standard bible study bible well done conservative notes.
Verses 1 10 evilspeaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart. Jesus the messiah matthew 1 2 jesus calls the disciples matthew 34 the kingdom of heaven at work in us matthew 5 7 the beatitudes matthew 5. Two epistles we have enrolled in the sacred canon of the scripture written by peter, who was a most eminent apostle of jesus christ, and whose character shines brightly as it is described in the. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of gods divine revelation. As martin points out, probably no other document in the new testament is so theological as 1 peter, if we understand theological in the strict sense as teaching about god. The general rule of a christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible stock no.
Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 5 format. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible first peter. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume.
He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in. Complete and unabridged is still frequently used today. The apostle having, in the conclusion of the last chapter, as was there observed, urged christian love upon those two accounts, as suitable to christian profession and. And this epistle is remarkable for the sweetness, gentleness, and humble love. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry.
Bible matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible 1 peter 1. Both apostles anchor the church on the scriptures as the only defense against the coming storm. The life of philip henry just the biography pdf, 158 pp. Commentary on 1st peter matthew henry peter closes with salutations and a solemn benediction. They shall be taken under the peculiar care of heaven v. This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992. I think it behooves modern believers to familiarize themselves with the lives of the saints of ages past this is even a scriptural exhortation he. Statistically the writing has the word god thirtynine times, which means an average of once in every fortythree words.
Thus, peter makes it clear that our salvation comes to us from god the father through the work of god the son, the lord jesus christ. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. From genesis to deuteronomy, matthew henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire bible. The only other new testament writings to compare with this are 1 john once in thirty. Matthew henry 16621714 was a presbyterian minister, whose practical and devotional 6volume matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Comprehensive, this commentary provides instruction and encouragement throughout. His commentary is aimed primarily at explanation and edification, as opposed to textual research.
The new testament for english readers commentary on the entire new testament henry alford 18101871 background on henry alford. With this amazing bible app, you can read, watch, listen and share the holy word of god on your phone or tablet. Infants desire milk, and make the best endeavours for it which they are able to do. It was the peculiar honour of peter and a few more, to be witnesses of christs sufferings. Includes access to holman nt commentary on each gospel see. General notes on the book of 1 peter the same great doctrines, as in st. Read 1 peter 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A temper suitable to the christian character as born again, is recommended. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. The similarity of 2 peter to pauls last epistle of 2 timothy.
Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. An exposition, with practical observations, of the first epistle general of peter. He went, not by a local motion, but by special operation, as god is frequently said to move, gen. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible, volume 5. It is proud presumption to take things into our own worry and care about things that god has promised to take care of matthew 6. Both peter and paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching death 2 peter 1. Aug 31, 2017 henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading. The method of this as of several other of the epistles is observable. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 5 and more. Verses 110 evilspeaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart. But that is the very thing that we must let go of if we want to. Although gennao can technically mean begotten, the weight of scripture is heavily on it meaning born rather than begotten, even in scriptural areas far removed from the john 3 controversy. Although gennao can technically mean begotten, the weight of scripture is heavily on it meaning born rather than begotten, even in scriptural areas far removed from the john 3 controversy in i peter 1.
Two epistles we have enrolled in the sacred canon of the scripture written by peter, who was a most eminent apostle of jesus christ, and whose character shines brightly as it is described in the four gospels and in the acts of the apostles, but, as it is painted by the papists and legendary writers, it. When peter exhorts elders to shepherd the flock 1 peter 5. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible stock no. His first name was simon, and jesus christ gave him the surname of peter, which signifies a rock, as a commendation of his faith, and to denote that he should be an eminent pillar in the church of god, gal. Study 1 peter 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Make your choice below and download the pdf commentary ebook for free. Whosoever believeth that jesus is the christ is born of god, 1 john 5. Peter, being at babylon in assyria, when he wrote this epistle whither he traveled, as the apostle of the circumcision, to visit that church, which was the chief of the dispersion, sends the salutation of that church to the other. Resources matthew henrys commentary 1 peter chapter 2 verses 25 verses 25 the general rule of a christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a conscientious discharge of all relative duties. Modern easytoread modern type with scripture passages in boldcomplete and unabridgedincludes the life of matthew henry by j. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a few saints in history. Henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading.
Matthew henry 16621714 was a presbyterian minister, whose practical and devotional 6volume matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible. But, in a more confined sense, malice is anger resting in the bosom of fools, settled overgrown anger, retained till it inflames a man to design mischief, to do mischief, or delight in any. He does not claim power to rule over all pastors and churches. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible table of. Study 1 peter using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of 1 peter matthew henry bible commentary complete. The preacherchrist jesus, who has interested himself in the affairs of the church and of the world ever since he was first promised to adam, gen. Matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, originally published in 1706, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible, volume 5 format.