In Depth:  Hudson Taylor Ministries

While Matthew Henry was writing his commentary in 1708, China was ruled by one of its greatest emperors, Kang Xi.

His reign lasted 61 years and began when he was eight years old. But what is more interesting about him is that he was very respectful of the Christian faith. He gifted a house within the walls of the Forbidden City to the Jesuits and gave them land upon which to build a church.