This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible revelation. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was a nonconformist minister and author, born in wales but spent much of his life in england. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it, revelation 1. This book is opened as containing the law, the touchstone by which the hearts and lives of men are to be tried. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john when he gave him this revelation verses 920. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of revelation. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of gods divine revelation. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry peoples commentary nt robertsons word pictures nt scofield. Christ has his book of life, a register and roll of all who shall inherit eternal life. Matthew henry was born near wales on october 18, 1662.
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Study revelation using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Matthew henry 16621714 was a presbyterian minister, whose practical and devotional 6volume matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary. He is best known for the sixvolume biblical commentary exposition of the old and new testaments. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible new testament.
Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and. One concerns the twentyfourth chapter of the gospel according to matthew, and the other, the book of the revelation. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. His commentary is aimed primarily at explanation and edification, as opposed to textual research. Revelation overview matthew henrys concise commentary. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of revelation kindle edition by henry, matthew.
Book of revelation paperback march 11, 2014 by john of patmos author, god author, matthew henry author, king james bible translator, douay rheims bible translator, american standard bible translator, bible in basic english translator, webster bible. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, 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. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Chapter 21 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, revelation 1. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. So, i decided to purchase this gigantic book for myself. It ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this book that it has been rejected by men of corrupt minds. Resources matthew henrys commentary revelation chapter 1 verses 38 verses 38 we have here an apostolic benediction on those who should give a due regard to this divine revelation. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book, revelation 1. His other works are available in the complete works of rev.
A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. Introduction chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Biblical theology biblical hermeneutics biblical canon scriptures and revelation narrative themes prolegomena. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. According to frosts own forward, the book is divided into two parts. Bible commentaries matthew henry s complete commentary on the bible. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, an inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Philip henry, and also at the thomas doolittle academy from 16801682.
The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to god, and have kept. Building upon a stream of exact exegesis beginning with the reformation, matthew henry 16621714 achieved a standard of applied analysis that has long marked his work as superior. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the. Commentary on the book of revelation by matthew henry new. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Revelation verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Complete and unabridged is still frequently used today. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. Revelation overview matthew henrys complete commentary. Commentary on the book of revelation matthew henry s bible commentary. Matthew henry is a treasured gift to the church who speaks to all generations in all places. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Commentaries on revelation by matthew henry, paperback.
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No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretative challenges than revelation. Revelation by matthew henry nook book ebook barnes. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Among the jews and samaritans, which we have an account of in the former part of this book. Aug 12, 2011 matthew henry blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly audio reading duration. And another book shall be opened the book of the scriptures, the statute book of heaven, the rule of life. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents.
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The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of revelation. The book of remembrance of all those who have lived to god, and have kept up the life and power of godliness in evil times. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament.
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Perfect for all readers of the bible who want a convenient, comprehensive commentary. Commentary on the book of revelation by matthew henry. 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. Revelation 3 chapter 2 the apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch.
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Matthew henry explores its vivid imagery and striking symbolism as the church is ultimately reminded of gods sovereignty to accomplish his purposes. She was safely delivered of a manchild revelation 12. Book of revelation matthew henry bible commentary complete. We have reproduced here the first edition of the book, matthew twentyfour and the revelation new york. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of revelation kindle edition by matthew henry. Book of revelation by god, matthew henry, paperback. Dec 01, 1980 matthew henry was an english nonconformist clergyman. Mar 11, 2014 the book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Now this book gives us an account of the framing and rearing of that tabernacle. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of. The apostolic blessing pronounced on all who take due notice of the contents of this book verses 38. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more.
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