It is best to have several commentaries on each book of the Bible. Rather than purchasing sets of commentaries, I’d generally recommend the best volumes on each book.
Some of the commentaries listed below are excellent in some respects, but argue for critical views that are unpersuasive. Commentaries with an asterisk (*) require a knowledge of the Greek text.
For those who want help with Greek syntax and such, see the series Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testamentpublished by Broadman & Holman and the Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament published by Baylor University Press.
Finally, this list is arbitrary in the sense that it is personal, and I recommend what I think are the best commentaries for pastors to consult.
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D. A. Carson, EBC: clear first choice for pastors since it is exegetically and theologically rich R. T. France, TNTC: a shorter treatment that is helpful R. T. France, NICNT: a longer exposition than TNTC and excellent as well C. Blomberg, NAC: a shorter but helpful commentary for pastors M. Wilkins, NIVAC: a clear exposition that is brief but helpful for application * D. Turner, BECNT: a very useful work * G. Osborne, ZEC: a
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