The Timeless Wisdom of Matthew Henry—Now More Accessible Than Ever.
A Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit stands as one of Matthew Henry’s most treasured works—an enduring call to live with humility, patience, and peace. In this special annotated edition, Henry’s original words remain intact, but are now accompanied by insightful notes, historical context, additional notes and Scripture references, and clear formatting to help today’s readers engage deeply with his rich theology.
This fully Annotated and newly formatted Edition of the Original Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit
Scripture references in footnotes, both original references plus hundreds of new ones identifiedFootnotes with extra helps understanding meaning of words and difficult or unfamiliar conceptsCitations for references Matthew Henry identifies, including other language referencesCitations for references Matthew Henry did not identify, but merely quotedA list of authors Matthew Henry quotes including when and where they lived and what they were known forIdeal for personal study, devotional reading, or group discussion, this original, annotated edition brings fresh clarity to an age-old the meek are not weak, but strong in the grace of God.
Whether you’re a pastor, student, or thoughtful believer, this book will challenge and encourage you to reflect Christ more fully in a world that desperately needs His gentleness.
Matthew Henry was an English non-conformist clergyman. Henry's well-known Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–1710) 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.