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Matthew Henry was born in Broad Oak, near Bangor Iscoed, Flintshire, [[England]], on October 18, 1662, being the second son of pastor Phillip Henry, and his wife Katherine. Just prior to Matthew's birth his father had been ejected from his pastorate in the Established Church. The Act of Uniformity had come into effect on August 24, 1662, which was in radical opposition to things which Puritans such as Philip Henry stood for. Along with nearly two thousand other ministers, Phillip could not in good conscience submit to such. Endeavoring to "Train up a child in the way he should go", Prov 22:6) Matthew was primarily [[homeschooled]] by his father, and for a time by a Mr. William Turner, and later at the Thomas Doolittle academy.  

Matthew Henry was born in Broad Oak, near Bangor Iscoed, Flintshire, [[England]], on October 18, 1662, being the second son of pastor Phillip Henry, and his wife Katherine. Just prior to Matthew's birth his father had been ejected from his pastorate in the Established Church. The Act of Uniformity had come into effect on August 24, 1662, which was in radical opposition to things which Puritans such as Philip Henry stood for. Along with nearly two thousand other ministers, Phillip could not in good conscience submit to such. Endeavoring to "Train up a child in the way he should go", Prov 22:6) Matthew was primarily [[homeschooled]] by his father, and for a time by a Mr. William Turner, and later at the Thomas Doolittle academy.  

Being born prematurely, during his childhood Matthew seems to have suffered from a weak constitution, but which was compensated for by spiritual vigor. It is reported that some credible evidence indicates that Matthew could read parts of the Bible at only three years old.

Being born prematurely, during his childhood Matthew seems to have suffered from a weak constitution, but which was compensated for by spiritual vigor. It is reported that some credible evidence indicates that Matthew could read parts of the Bible distinctly at only three years old, with some apparent comprehension.  

 

==Education==

==Education==