Matthew Henry Quotes

Eve was not taken out of Adam's head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.

- Matthew Henry

The Scriptures were written, not to make us astronomers, but to make us saints.

- Matthew Henry

Shallows where a lamb could wade and depths where an elephant would drown.

- Matthew Henry

They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.

- Matthew Henry

So great was the extremity of his pain and anguish, that he did not only sigh but roar.

- Matthew Henry

Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness makes goodness much more serviceable.

- Matthew Henry

No attribute of God is more dreadful to sinners than His holiness.

- Matthew Henry

It is good for us to keep some account of our prayers, that we may not unsay them in our practice.

- Matthew Henry

Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

- Matthew Henry

Whatever we have of this world in our hands, our care must be to keep it out of our hearts, lest it come between us and Christ.

- Matthew Henry

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

- Matthew Henry

Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in gay, fine colours, that are but skin-deep.

- Matthew Henry

None so deaf as those that will not hear. None so blind as those that will not see.

- Matthew Henry

It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with.

- Matthew Henry

The better day, the worse deed.

- Matthew Henry

It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church.

- Matthew Henry

They that die by famine die by inches.

- Matthew Henry

It is not talking but walking that will bring us to heaven.

- Matthew Henry

He whose head is in heaven need not fear to put his feet into the grave.

- Matthew Henry

Those that go gold into the furnace will come out no worse.

- Matthew Henry

Men of polite learning and a liberal education.

- Matthew Henry

Here is bread, which strengthens man's heart, and therefore is called the staff of Life.

- Matthew Henry

He rolls it under his tongue as a sweet morsel.

- Matthew Henry

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

- Matthew Henry

It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true.

- Matthew Henry

Better late than never.

- Matthew Henry

After a storm comes a calm.

- Matthew Henry