A respected New Testament scholar offers a substantive commentary on the letters of John in the award-winning BECNT series.
Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New TestamentSeries
This series offers in-depth, biblically faithful commentaries on individual books of the New Testament. It focuses on careful exegetical examination of the original Greek texts to reveal their theological significance and practical application. It is intended for theology students, ministers, and serious students of Scripture seeking a thorough understanding of the New Testament message.






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Luke - 9:51-24:53
- 1162 pages
- 41 hours of reading
Focusing on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, this contemporary analysis offers a structured examination of the Gospel of Luke. It provides insights into key events, including the Last Supper and the resurrection, making it a valuable resource for scholars, ministers, and educators seeking a deeper understanding of this biblical text.
Acts
- 880 pages
- 31 hours of reading
The commentary offers a clear and engaging analysis of the literature on Acts, balancing accessibility with scholarly discussion. Bock's critical approach not only synthesizes existing research but also introduces his own insights, ensuring the work will remain a valuable resource for years to come.
James
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Dan McCartney, a highly regarded New Testament scholar and an expert on biblical interpretation, offers a substantive yet accessible commentary on James in this latest addition to the award-winning BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, McCartney leads readers through all aspects of the book of James--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand its meaning and relevance. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility.
Philippians
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
With its user-friendly design, this commentary by Moisés Silva provides a substantive yet accessible discussion of Philippians to help pastors, students, and teachers understand and explain this letter.Each passage is presented in three Silva's own translation of the Greek text; exegesis and exposition of each unit of thought; and additional notes on textual matters. Throughout the commentary, Silva asks what is distinctive about this letter and shows how each passage contributes to Paul's overall argument.The second edition has been updated to interact with important recent scholarship on Philippians and to incorporate the well-regarded BECNT layout.
Romans
- 919 pages
- 33 hours of reading
The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament offers up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative analysis of the Greek New Testament. Its features are designed to help pastors, scholars, and students.
Galatians
- 469 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A highly regarded New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Galatians in the award-winning BECNT series.
Ephesians
- 520 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Noted New Testament scholar Frank Thielman offers pastors, students, and teachers a substantive yet accessible commentary on Ephesians in this addition to the award-winning BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Thielman leads readers through all aspects of the book of Ephesians--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand its meaning and relevance.As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility.
Jude and 2 Peter
- 420 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A highly regarded New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Jude and 2 Peter in the award-winning BECNT series.
A leading evangelical biblical scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on 1 Peter in the award-winning BECNT series.