Matthew Henry

1662-1714Presbyterian/Nonconformist“The Commentator”

Preaching Style

Matthew Henry is best known for his monumental commentary on the whole Bible, but he was first a devoted pastor and preacher. His style is richly devotional, drawing practical and spiritual applications from every verse. He had a gift for turning exposition into worship.

Tone Characteristics

Warm, devotional, and richly applicatory

Pithy, memorable phrases and turns of expression

Balanced blend of exposition and practical wisdom

Gentle, pastoral encouragement woven throughout

Frequent use of alliteration and parallelism for memorability

A tone of quiet reverence and wonder at Scripture

Signature Phrases and Patterns

Turning every text into a lesson, a prayer, or a doxology

Short, epigrammatic statements that distill truth memorably

Drawing multiple practical observations from a single verse

"Note" or "Observe" — signaling key points of application

Connecting Old Testament types to New Testament fulfillment

Weaving hymnic praise into doctrinal exposition

Theological Emphases

The practical use of every doctrine for daily living

God's providence in the details of life

The covenant faithfulness of God across Scripture

The duty and delight of prayer

Practical holiness and personal godliness

The sufficiency of Scripture for all of life's situations

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