Matthew Henry's Commentaries

For our anniversary Marty gave me a six-volume set of Matthew Henry's Commentaries. I have found them so helpful and encouraging in the study of the Word! Typically, commentaries give you just phrases or tiny snippets of information about various Bible verses. This set is written differently - every verse is commented on and in a devotional-type style. Some of Matthew Henry's insights have been so eloquent - I love the way he writes various things. For example, referring to a passage in Genesis, Mr. Henry writes, "Though it (earth) is not a paradise, but a wilderness rather; yet it is better than we deserve. Blessed be God, it is not hell." In reference to the creation of Eve: "That the woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved." And from Tuesday morning's reading from John in relation to Christ becoming flesh: "This should make us willing to abide in the flesh while God has any work for us to do; for Christ dwelt in this lower world, bad as it is, till he had finished what He had to do here."

By the way, if you're ever interested in purchasing Matthew Henry's Commentaries, Marty bought them used through Amazon at a GREAT price. My books look like new! There is also a one-book, condensed version of Matthew Henry's Commentaries which I've looked at, but the comprehensive set is definitely better -