Quotes by Matthew Henry

  ​ Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.

— Matthew Henry

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve the purity of it.

— Matthew Henry

An active faith can give thanks for a promise even though it be not yet performed, knowing that God's bonds are as good as ready money.

— Matthew Henry

The sentences in the book of providence are sometimes long, and you must read a great way before you understand their meaning.

— Matthew Henry

  ​ In all God's providences, it is good to compare His word and His works together; for we shall find a beautiful harmony between them, and that they mutually illustrate each other.

— Matthew Henry

Hypocrites do the devil's drudgery in Christ's livery.

— Matthew Henry