The straightforward manner in which Matthew Henry's Commentary brings Scripture to bear on the practical matters of life and of Christian character together with its deeply reverent , devotional style , have made it the most beloved Bible commentary of all time . For nearly 300 years Christians have consulted its rich insights into the very heart of God's Word . Passage by passage , its prayerful , penetrating reflections inspire and challenge the reader This careful abridgment presents in one volume the wealth of exposition and comment , metaphors , analogies , and illustrations that have set Mathes Hair's Commentary apart as one of the enduring legacies of faith . It is ideal for Personal devotions Forever fresh and never failing to render new pearls of wisdom , Matthew Henry's Commentary is a book you will reach for often to obtain deeper understanding of the Scriptures . Bible study Sermon and lesson preparation " The greatest devotional commentary ever written . ' Dr. Wilbur M. Smith " One of the great theological classics of English literature " Dr. F. Bruce " In a class by itself . " -Dr . Alan Redpath " There is nothing to equal Matthew Henry . " -Dr . W. Graham Scroggie The Zondervan Classic Referènce Series This 5 - volume series furnishes users of traditional Bible texts such as the King James Version and New American Standard Bible with classic study tools . Generation after generation has proven the enduring value of these reference works . The Zondervan Classic Reference Series includes : Cruden's Complete Concordance ; Jamieson , Fausset & Brown's Commentary ; Matthew Henry's Commentary ; Nave's Topical Bible ; and Zondervan's Pictorial Bible Dictionary.