# Matthew Henry Commentary

> The Holy KJV with Biblical commentaries.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/matthew.henry.commentary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/matthew.henry.commentary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `matthew.henry.commentary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bible Verse
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 84,678
- **Rating:** 4.78 / 5 (2,811 ratings)
- **Version:** BibleMatthewHenrycommentary19.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2017-11-24
- **Publisher country:** UY
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=matthew.henry.commentary)
- **Website:** [https://www.jamesedition.net/](https://www.jamesedition.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.jamesedition.net/privacy-policy](https://www.jamesedition.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Matthew Henry Commentary Chrome extension offers a comprehensive Bible reading experience featuring the King James Version enriched with Matthew Henry's renowned biblical commentaries. Users can read, watch, listen, and share the Holy Word of God on any device, even offline. Key features include audio Bible readings, verse bookmarking, personalized notes, favorites list, social sharing, adjustable font sizes, and a protective night mode.

This app provides the entire Old and New Testaments with insightful explanations written by Matthew Henry, a famous 18th-century Nonconformist minister. Perfect for devotional purposes and in-depth Bible study, the extension brings centuries of biblical expositions right to your browser, making spiritual growth accessible anytime and anywhere.

## Rankings

- #238,813 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `matthew.henry.commentary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise the Matthew Henry Commentary app for its in-depth, explanatory content and ease of navigation, with helpful features like audio, bookmarks, and offline use. It supports spiritual growth and Bible study effectively. However, multiple users report technical issues such as app crashes, unexpected page changes disrupting reading, limited text size options, and presence of ads. Some desire additional usability features like split-screen functionality. Overall, while the commentary content is highly valued, certain usability and stability problems affect the user experience.

### Pros

- Provides in-depth and explanatory commentary that enhances understanding of the Bible verses.
- App is easy to navigate and user-friendly for studying scriptures and biblical knowledge.
- Includes useful features like bookmarks, notes, highlights, and an audio listen feature.
- Allows offline use, making it convenient for study without internet access.
- Helps users grow spiritually and supports a deeper relationship with God.

### Cons

- App crashes or fails to open on some devices, making it unusable for certain users.
- Unintended page changes while reading cause loss of place, disrupting study sessions.
- Limited text size options; the smallest text is still too large for comfortable reading.
- Ads are present and considered bothersome by some users.
- No option for split-screen use or viewing commentary alongside scripture without losing place.

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