This is the most famous of the historic commentaries, and for personal use it remains unsurpassed. There could be no more precious gift alongside the Bible than this treasure-house of applications and spiritual devotion. For daily Bible study, these volumes are supreme. For preachers and teachers also they are a vital part of the 'armoury' of commentaries, wonderfully promoting the art of pastoral preaching. Matthew Henry (1662-1714) wrote during his 25 years as a Presbyterian minister at Chester. His biblical learning was immense, and his analysis and explanations of the text superb.