Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

any hurt, but bear nobody any ill-will. Prudent care there must be, but not an anxious, perplexing thought; let this care be cas ...

Verse 1 Our Divine Redeemer never was weary of his labour of love; and we should not be weary of well-doing, for in due season w ...

assemble. The cavils of worldly men are often very trifling and show great malice. Something they have to urge against every one ...

Chapter Outline Jesus defends his disciples for plucking corn (1–8) on the sabbath day. Jesus heals a man with a withered hand o ...

Verses 14–21 The Pharisees took counsel to find some accusation, that Jesus might be condemned to death. Aware of their design, ...

reigning in the heart, are an evil treasure, out of which the sinner brings forth bad words and actions, to dishonour God, and h ...

The parables of the mustard-seed and the (31–35) leaven. The parables of the hidden treasure, the (44–52) pearl of great price, ...

the tares, he may go his way, they will spring up, and do hurt; whereas, when good seed is sown, it must be tended, watered, and ...

scribe, well versed in the things of the gospel, and able to teach them. Christ compares him to a good householder, who brings f ...

Verses 13–21 When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any ...

heals, he heals perfectly. Were men more acquainted with Christ, and with the diseased state of their souls, they would flock to ...

deceitfulness and wickedness of their own hearts; he will teach them to humble themselves, and to seek to be cleansed in the Fou ...

Chapter 16 Chapter Outline The Pharisees and Sadducees ask a sign. (1–4) Jesus cautions against the doctrine of the (5–12) Phari ...

and the final doom of unbelievers and hypocrites. In such matters their decision was right, and it was confirmed in heaven. But ...

The transfiguration of Christ. (1–13) Jesus casts out a dumb and deaf spirit. (14–21) He again foretells his sufferings. (22, 23 ...

Christ perfectly knew all things that should befall him, yet undertook the work of our redemption, which strongly shows his love ...

Verses 7–14 Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of men's hearts, it is not possible but ...

we must seek the welfare even of those who offend us. How justly will those be condemned, who, though they bear the Christian na ...

interest in his intercession. We can but beg a blessing for them: Christ only can command the blessing. It is well for us, that ...

the most of our services and sufferings, our expenses and losses, for Christ. However, Christ does not upbraid them; though it w ...