Yarbrough, like Kruse, is an accessible author. However, I would urge all who teach and preach on the Sermon on the Mount to be sure they do not to pass up Martyn Lloyd-Jones Studies in the Sermon on the Mount. Motyer went back to the text, and this smaller volume contains many helpful insights not found in the larger work. Hoehner has long been a professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary, so his dispensationalism shines through at certain points. [, Longman is the general editor of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms, and the contributor of the volume on Proverbs. There are more new commentaries written on Romans, for example, than on Jude. There are a number of other commentaries on the book of Exodus that have varying degrees of usefulness. It is a must-read on the first five Minor Prophets. [, Kidner's commentaries are always worth reading, and for those looking for a basic introductory level commentary on the Psalms, this is a great place to start. Third, it is also important to note that since I have not been able to read every commentary in existence, there may be commentaries that deserve to be in the top 5 and arent because I am unaware of their existence or I havent had the opportunity to use them yet. Mackay's commentary will be particularly helpful for pastors seeking a way to communicate the meaning of this book to a contemporary audience. [, In terms of technicality, Allen's commentary on Joel falls somewhere in the middle.

Like all of the NIG commentaries, this one leaves virtually no stone unturned. For those who may not have the time to dig into a 2,100 page commentary and are looking for a great introductory level commentary on Luke, Morris is the place to begin. [, Jacob Milgrom is considered by many to be the world's foremost expert on the book of Leviticus. In many cases, these comments are then followed by an Appendix dealing more fully with some important issue in that particular Psalm. [, David M. Howard's introduction to the historical books of the Old Testament is an outstanding work. It is semi-technical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others, but the wealth of exegetical insight is worth the effort. [, Until very recently, there were not a lot of choices for good commentaries on 2 Peter and Jude. Aune is very helpful with the details of the text and the details of extrabiblical literature. His massive three-volume commentary on Isaiah is something of a modern classic among Reformed students of Scripture. Thiselton set forth to address virtually every imaginable question that one could ask about the text, and he appears to have succeeded. Stuart argues that Joel is a late pre-exilic prophet, a view with which I agree. This commentary will be particularly helpful for pastors. This article is part of the Top 5 Commentaries collection. Some are better than others, and his volume on the Thessalonian letters is one of the better ones. If you can only have one commentary on James, this is the one to have. [, If there is a second "must-read" commentary on Hebrews, it is the contemporary classic by Philip Hughes. Seminary students will definitely find much of value in this work. The layout of the Word Biblical Commentaries can take some getting used to, but in the case of these two works, it is worth the effort. This commentary should be on the desk of every student of Scripture. These works provide very helpful contextual information. [, Reformed readers of this blog will recognize Ridderbos from his works on the theology of Paul and the kingdom of God. 1, Vol. Thorough but not overly technical. NICOT. There are probably as many works on the Sermon on the Mount as there are on the Gospel as a whole. Dr. MacArthur explains that the book and the Study Bible have been "in the works for 30 yearsthe product of 32 hours a week, 52 weeks a yeardedicated to the study of God's Word.". On almost every page, the reader finds helpful insights into the meaning of the second book of Moses. [, For those seeking an introductory level commentary, the best one available is the volume in the Tyndale series by David W. Baker. ed. Barnett sees 1 Corinthians as containing a series of short sermons, and his insight into the text and its contemporary application is extremely helpful. Like all of her commentaries, it is clear and concise without being shallow The feedback was very positive. [, The best commentary on Isaiah, hands down, is Motyer's stand alone volume published by InterVarsity Press. It is very helpful If you can only afford one commentary on the Book of Judges, sell something you don't need and get Block to consult along with Davis. Because of questions I have received from readers about the old series, I do want to note a few things: The inclusion of a commentary or book in these lists does not mean that I agree with or endorse every particular interpretation found within it or everything that author may have said elsewhere. The commentary is thorough yet accessible and should be consulted by all students of this book of Scripture. [, For those who would like something a little less technical, yet still very thorough, I would recommend the commentary by Moises Silva. [, Duguid's commentary would be a good addition to the library of any pastor or teacher. [, The commentary on Habakkuk in this volume was written by F.F. [, I have benefited from everything I have read by Alec Motyer. Like Davis' commentary, this one is also written at an intermediate level and is accessible to all readers. Hubbard's commentaries on Hosea and Joel are clear and accessible. His theological commentary on John was originally published in Dutch in two volumes (1987, 1992). [, Although the commentaries in the NIVAC series vary in quality, any time you see a commentary by Douglas Moo, it will be well worth reading. The first volume includes his commentary on the Epistles of John. The more technical issues are relegated to the footnotes. His exegesis is careful and detailed and always worth consulting. Highly recommended. For those who lack a knowledge of Hebrew, and are seeking a thorough commentary on Haggai, this volume is highly recommended. It is one of the three best commentaries in this series (along with Carson on Matthew and VanGemeren on the Psalms). His section on the authorship of the epistle is invaluable. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? Finally, I have included a section where I suggest one or more books that are not commentaries. For those who would like to gain the benefits of Motyers work without the technicalities, he has also contributed the volume on Isaiah to the Tyndale series. [, I have also mentioned McComiskey's work in several previous posts. [, It may appear that a commentary on the book of Psalms that is bound together in a volume that covers Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs as well would not have enough space to be worthwhile. Among them are those by Richard Belcher, Bruce Waltke, Nahum Sarna, John E. Hartley, and Umberto Cassuto (Vol. Highly recommended. Revelation is a prophecy (1:3; 19:10; 22:7, 10, 18, 19). The situation has changed dramatically in recent years with the publication of several very good works. It should be consulted along with Motyer.

Among the new contributions is the commentary on Hebrews by R. T. France. [, Some readers may be surprised that I would recommend Ladd's commentary since Ladd is an historic premillennialist. Clowney packs more insight into one page than many commentaries pack into an entire chapter. [, I ran across this commentary years ago when it was part of the now defunct Mastering the Old Testament series. [, Grudem's commentary on 1 Peter is another helpful introductory level commentary on this book of Scripture. Like all of her commentaries, it is clear and concise without being shallow. Frank Matera's commentary on 2 Corinthians is one such volume. This one is probably the only one I would enthusiastically recommend. Clines' commentary on Job is one of those works. Highly recommended. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? [, Although written well over one hundred years ago, Charles Hodge's commentary on Romans should still be required for those doing serious study of the text. [, Ralph Smith's commentary on the last seven books of the Minor Prophets is not nearly as helpful as Douglas Stuart's commentary on the first five Minor Prophets in the same commentary series, but it is still worth consulting [, The Tyndale commentaries are non-technical and introductory level commentaries, but they are surprisingly consistent in their high level of quality. Paul Ellingworths commentary on Hebrews is a massive technical commentary on the Greek text. Most of the really difficult material, however, is found in the footnotes. [, Anyone who enjoys reading good commentaries should make an effort to get everything by Leon Morris. [, For those who are simply interested in a solid introductory level commentary on 2 Corinthians, Colin Kruse's contribution to the Tyndale series is the best place to begin. Sprouls book on salvation. His commentary on Numbers is well-written and aimed specifically at pastors. He is especially helpful at tracing the curses and blessings proclaimed by the prophets back to their Mosaic origin. This smaller volume is not simply a summary of the larger work. Like France and Carson, Keener is an outstanding exegete.

[, Also written at an accessible introductory level is the commentary by O. Palmer Robertson. David Garland's commentary on Colossians and Philemon is one of the commentaries in this series that should not be passed by. Originally published in the mid-1960s, this commentary was completely revised and republished in 1990, the year of Professor Bruces death. He is in general agreement with Dillard on the date of the book and the interpretation of the locust plague in chapter 1. 2), Frederick Dale Bruner (Vol. He also wrote a number of biblical commentaries. He then moves directly into the text with a verse by verse examination of Exodus that extends approximately 750 pages. [, O'Brien has written the best all around commentaries on all of Paul's prison epistles. It should be of great help to busy pastors.

They are all thorough and readable, a rare combination in commentaries. The commentary is so exhaustively researched that its footnotes are a virtual reference work. in International Critical Commentary. It is well worth consulting. This is particularly true with commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew, many of which are multi-volume works. For each section of the text, Hamilton provides his own translation, followed by grammatical and lexical notes, and the commentary proper. This is a very helpful verse-by-verse commentary. [, In my opinion, R.T. France has not only written the best commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, he has also written the best commentary on the Gospel of Mark. A very helpful work. It is a technical but helpful study. [, Another commentary that should be consulted by preachers is the contribution to The Preacher's Commentary series by David Hubbard. This massive work (almost 1,600 pages) is the fruit of a lifetime of teaching the Gospel of Matthew.

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