Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Chapter Outline Directions how to behave towards the weak. (1–7) All to receive one another as brethren. (8–13) The writing and ...

Verses 14–21 The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as wit ...

Chapter 16 Chapter Outline The apostle recommends Phebe to the (1–16) church at Rome, and greets several friends there. Cautions ...

The apostle adds affectionate remembrances from persons with him, known to the Roman Christians. It is a great comfort to see th ...

1 Corinthians The Corinthian church contained some Jews, but more Gentiles, and the apostle had to contend with the superstition ...

These were gifts of the Holy Ghost, by which God bore witness to the apostles. Those that wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus ...

God did not choose philosophers, nor orators, nor statesmen, nor men of wealth, and power, and interest in the world, to publish ...

Verses 6–9 Those who receive the doctrine of Christ as Divine, and, having been enlightened by the Holy Spirit, have looked well ...

The true servants of Christ can do nothing (5–9) without him. He is the only foundation, and every one (10–15) should take heed ...

of those who rest on this foundation, there are two sorts. Some hold nothing but the truth as it is in Jesus, and preach nothing ...

Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The true character of gospel ministers. (1–6) Cautions against despising the apostle. (7–13) He claims ...

and favour of the world. Though cast off by the world as vile, yet we may be precious to God, gathered up with his own hand, and ...

Christians are to avoid familiar converse with all who disgrace the Christian name. Such are only fit companions for their breth ...

Verses 12–20 Some among the Corinthians seem to have been ready to say, All things are lawful for me. This dangerous conceit St. ...

him in the way most suited to their powers and circumstances, of which others often are very unfit judges. All must determine fo ...

Verses 36–40 The apostle is thought to give advice here about the disposal of children in marriage. In this view, the general me ...

lest they be made bold to eat what was offered to the idol, not as common food, but as a sacrifice, and thereby be guilty of ido ...

business of his life; and, that he might reach this end, he did not stand on privileges. We must carefully watch against extreme ...

Verses 6–14 Carnal desires gain strength by indulgence, therefore should be checked in their first rise. Let us fear the sins of ...

Chapter 11 Chapter Outline The apostle, after an exhortation to follow (1) him, corrects some abuses. (2–16) Also contentions, d ...