He is much happier that is always content, though he has ever so little, than he that is always coveting, though he has ever so much.

— Matthew Henry (1662–1714), Bibelausleger

Topics: Money & Possessions, Joy & Gratitude, Wisdom & Understanding

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry (1662–1714) war ein englischer presbyterianischer Pfarrer und Theologe, der vor allem in Chester und London wirkte. Bekannt ist er für seinen mehrbändigen Bibelkommentar, der theologische Auslegung mit puritanisch geprägter Frömmigkeit und lebenspraktischer Seelsorge verbindet. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet sein gemeinfreies Werk vor allem als leicht zugängliche, erbauliche und sprichwörtlich formulierte Texterklärung, die jedoch keinen wissenschaftlich-kritischen Anspruch erhebt.

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