Matthew Henry.
Commentary on the whole Bible.
Volume VI. – Acts to Revelation.
By Matthew Henry.
About Matthew Henry:
During his career as a minister, Henry was a devoted scholar of the Bible, often waking up as early as 4:00 am and dedicating up to 8 hours a day to studying in addition to his pastoral work.
Alongside his studies, he was also known for his devotion to prayer. This lifelong commitment to prayer is believed to have begun after he recovered from a potentially fatal illness when he was 10 years old. Throughout his work, Henry’s dedication to prayer and dependence on the Almighty helped him attain a wisdom that can only be achieved by those who regularly rely on God through prayer.
Bible books of volume VI of Matthew Henry’s Commentary:
Acts: The book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke, chronicling the early history of the Christian church, from the ascension of Jesus Christ to the imprisonment of the apostle Paul in Rome.
Romans: The book of Romans is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the Christians in Rome, discussing key theological concepts such as sin, grace, and justification by faith.
1 Corinthians: This letter, written by Paul to the church in Corinth, addresses various issues facing the church at the time, including divisions, sexual immorality, and misuse of spiritual gifts.
2 Corinthians: Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians continues to address issues facing the church, including false teachers, defending his apostleship, and encouraging generous giving.
Galatians: This letter is addressed to the churches in the region of Galatia and emphasizes the freedom that comes through faith in Christ, as opposed to the legalistic requirements of the Jewish law.
Ephesians: Written to the church in Ephesus, this letter emphasizes the unity of all believers in Christ, and provides practical instructions for Christian living.
Philippians: This letter was written by Paul while he was imprisoned and expresses his joy and gratitude to the church in Philippi, while also offering encouragement and practical advice.
Colossians: Written to the church in Colossae, this letter emphasizes the preeminence of Christ and provides practical instructions for Christian living.
1 Thessalonians: This letter is addressed to the church in Thessalonica and encourages them to remain faithful in the face of persecution, while also discussing the second coming of Christ.
2 Thessalonians: Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians continues to encourage them to persevere in their faith, while also providing further instruction about the second coming of Christ.
1 Timothy: This letter is addressed to Timothy, a young pastor in the church, and provides practical instruction for church leadership and pastoral ministry.
2 Timothy: Paul’s second letter to Timothy provides encouragement and exhortation to remain faithful in ministry, even in the face of hardship and persecution.
Titus: Written to Titus, another young pastor, this letter provides practical instruction for church leadership and pastoral ministry, particularly with regards to sound doctrine and healthy church practices.
Philemon: This personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a Christian slave owner, advocates for the release and fair treatment of Onesimus, a runaway slave who had become a Christian.
Hebrews: The author of Hebrews is unknown, but the letter provides an exposition of the superiority of Christ over the Jewish law and emphasizes the importance of faith in Christ.
James: Written by James, this letter provides practical advice for Christian living, including wisdom, patience, and caring for the poor.
1 Peter: This letter is addressed to the dispersed Christian communities throughout Asia and encourages them to remain faithful in the face of persecution, while also emphasizing the importance of righteous living.
2 Peter: Peter’s second letter provides warnings against false teachers and emphasizes the importance of living righteous in light of the second coming of Christ.
1 John: This letter emphasizes the importance of loving one another as Christ has loved us and provides tests for discerning true faith.
2 John: This short letter warns against false teachers and encourages the readers to abide in the truth of Christ.
3 John: This personal letter from John to a man named Gaius commends him for his hospitality to traveling missionaries, and warns against a man named Diotrephes who was opposing the apostles.
Jude: This letter warns against false teachers who were infiltrating the church and encouraging immorality and other sinful behavior.
Revelation: The book of Revelation is a prophetic and apocalyptic work by the apostle John.