Best Bible commentaries
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For students of the Bible it is always helpful to have a commentary on hand to gain deeper meaning or a different perspective on the scriptures. Here is a list of the best Bible commentaries.
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1.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Originally written in 1706, Matthew Henry’s commentary provides a look at every verse in the Bible.
22 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes
This commentary was produced in the mid 1700s and provides a commentary on the whole Bible.
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Geneva Study Bible
This study Bible is rooted in the theology of Calvin, Luther and other Reformation leaders to allow believers to read the Bible with assistance.
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
John Darby’s Synopsis
This commentary was originally written in French and provides a synopsis of each chapter of the Bible.
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
The Treasury of David
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Scofield Reference Notes
This was designed as a reference tool for those just beginning to read the Bible.
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
People’s New Testament
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Robertson’s Word Pictures of the New Testament
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
The Fourfold Gospel
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
MacArthur Bible Commentary
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Jamieson, Fausett, and Brown Commentary
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Zondervan NIV Study Bible
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
ESV Study Bible
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
The Greatest Doctrines of the Bible
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Christian Classics by Charles Spurgeon
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Strong’s Dictionary
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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