Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Verses 12–16 The apostle was not disappointed concerning them, which he signified to Titus; and he could with joy declare the co ...

with the Father, yet he not only became man for us, but became poor also. At length he emptied himself, as it were, to ransom th ...

Verses 1–5 When we would have others do good, we must act toward them prudently and tenderly, and give them time. Christians sho ...

Verses 1–6 While others thought meanly, and spake scornfully of the apostle, he had low thoughts, and spake humbly of himself. W ...

Explains what he was going to add in (16–21) defence of his own character. He gives an account of his labours, cares, (22–33) su ...

reason we have to love the pomp and plenty of this world, when this blessed apostle felt so much hardship in it. Our utmost dili ...

prayer. If an answer be not given to the first prayer, nor to the second, we are to continue praying. Troubles are sent to teach ...

be reprobates, not to be rejected of Christ, he trusted they would know that he was not a reprobate, not disowned by Christ. The ...

Galatians The churches in Galatia were formed partly of converted Jews, and partly of Gentile converts, as was generally the cas ...

that is whole, and not him that has need of a physician. Not only to redeem us from the wrath of God, and the curse of the law; ...

Chapter 2 Chapter Outline The apostle declares his being owned as an (1–10) apostle of the Gentiles. He had publicly opposed Pet ...

Verses 15–19 Paul, having thus shown he was not inferior to any apostle, not to Peter himself, speaks of the great foundation do ...

Chapter 3 Chapter Outline The Galatians reproved for departing from (1–5) the great doctrine of justification alone, through fai ...

in the same way that others obtain this privilege. Let us then study the object, nature, and effects of Abraham's faith; for who ...

Verses 23–25 The law did not teach a living, saving knowledge; but, by its rites and ceremonies, especially by its sacrifices, i ...

He expresses his earnest concern for them. (19, 20) And then explains the difference between (21–31) what is to be expected from ...

The apostle desires that they would be of one mind with him respecting the law of Moses, as well as united with him in love. In ...

of God. Yet as Abraham turned aside to Hagar, so it is possible a believer may turn aside in some things to the covenant of work ...

who follow, but especially who spread, destructive errors. And in reproving sin and error, we should always distinguish between ...

Chapter 6 Chapter Outline Exhortations to meekness, gentleness, and (1–5) humility. To kindness towards all men, especially (6–1 ...